Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

With V4U/B9Q (Hearse/Coach)





REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the road sensing suspension position sensor from the lower control arm.
4. Separate the ball joint from the lower control arm.
5. Remove the lower control arm bushing bolt, brake reaction rod nut, retainer and insulator.
6. Remove the lower control arm from frame.





INSTALLATION
1. Install the lower control arm to the frame.
2. Install the lower control arm bushing bolt, brake reaction rod nut, retainer and insulator. Do not tighten at this time.

NOTICE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
^ Tighten the ball joint nut to: 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the road sensing suspension position sensor to the lower control arm.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to: 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

6. Lower the vehicle and allow the vehicle to assume proper trim height.
^ Tighten the control arm bushing nut to 126 Nm (94 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the control arm bushing horizontal bolt to 157 Nm (116 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the brake reaction rod nut to 126 Nm (116 ft. lbs.).