Front Lower
Removal Procedure- Tools Required
- J 36226 Ball Stud Separator
- J 35551 Ball Stud Nut Wrench
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with jack stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Notice: Refer to Do Not Over-Extend Tri-Pot Joints in Service Precautions.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the Road Sensing Suspension position sensor from the lower control arm.
4. Separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 36226 Ball Stud Separator.
5. Push the strut knuckle assembly rearward.
6. On the left control arm, support the transaxle with a screw jack and a wood block.
6.1. Remove the two transaxle mount nuts.
6.2. Raise the transaxle with the screw jack to access the control arm bolt.
7. Remove the control arm forward and rearward nut and bolts.
8. Remove the control arm from the frame.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the control arm to the frame.
2. Install the control arm forward and rear attachment. Do not tighten.
3. Install the transaxle mount in position and lower the transaxle. Remove the screw jack.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the lower ball joint to the knuckle.
- Tighten the ball joint nut to 10 Nm (84 inch lbs.) using the J 35551 Ball Stud Nut Wrench 90 degrees to the torque wrench. Tighten the nut and additional 120 degrees. When tightening the nut a minimum torque of 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) must be obtained. If 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) is not obtained, inspect the nut for stripped threads. If the threads are satisfactory, replace the ball joint and the knuckle. If required, turn the nut up an additional 60 degrees in order to allow for the installation of the cotter pin.
5. Install the Road Sensing Suspension position sensor to the lower control arm.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle and allow the vehicle in order to assume proper trim heights.
- Tighten the control arm rear bolt to nut to 157 Nm (116 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the control arm forward bolt to nut to 126 Nm (93 ft. lbs.).