Control Arm: Service and Repair

Fig. 5 Replacing Lower Control Arm:

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire.
2. Disconnect stabilizer bar at lower control arm and control arm support.
3. Install modified seal protector tool No. J 34754 or equivalent.
4. Using tool J-29330, on 1989-90 models or tool No. J 38892, on 1991--92 models,, separate ball joint from steering knuckle.
5. Remove control arm support to chassis retaining bolts and remove control arm support and control arm as an assembly.
6. Separate control arm from support, then using tool Nos. J29792-1 and J29792-2 or equivalent, remove bushings from control arm.
7. Lubricate new bushings and install into control arm using tool Nos. J29792-1, J29792-2 and J29792-3 or equivalent.
8. Attach lower control arm to control arm support. Torque pivot bolts to 61 ft. lbs.
9. Install control arm support to chassis. Refer to Fig. 5, for attaching bolt torques.
10. Reverse procedure to complete installation. Check toe setting and adjust as required.