Control Arm: Service and Repair

^ Tool Required:
- J 35917 Tie Rod Puller/Ball Joint Remover
- Or Equivalent

Remove or Disconnect
1. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
2. Tire and wheel.
3. Engine splash shields. Refer to Body and Trim.
4. Stabilizer shaft to lower control arm insulator clamp bolts.
5. Lower ball joint cotter pin and nut.
6. Using J 35917, separate ball joint from lower control arm.
7. Lower control arm-to-frame attaching nuts and bolts.
8. Lower control arm.

Install or Connect

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Lower control arm. Bolts must be installed as shown.
2. Pivot lower control arm up to the ball joint.
3. Ball joint to lower control arm nut.
- Tighten lower control arm-to-frame bolts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten ower ball joint nut to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).

Important: Tighten to align next slot in the nut with cotter pin hole in stud.
- DO NOT tighten more than 60 ° (1 flat) to align with hole.
- DO NOT loosen nut at any time during installation.

4. Install new cotter pin.
5. Stabilizer shaft to lower control arm insulator clamp.
- Tighten stabilizer shaft bushing clamp bolts/screws to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
6. Engine splash shields. Refer to Body and Frame.
7. Tire and wheel.
8. Lower vehicle.