Control Arm: Service and Repair

Fig. 2 Lower control arm assembly. 1985-87 Colt:

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. On all models, remove chassis under cover, then disconnect stabilizer bar from lower control arm.
3. Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle.
4. Loosen lower control arm to chassis attaching bolts, then remove lower control arm.
5. Replace ball joint dust cover.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Refer to torque specifications.