Lower Control Arm Replacement

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Tools Required
^ J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
^ J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove and discard the outer tie rod retaining nut.




4. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the J 24319-B.




5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.




7. Remove the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.




8. Disconnect the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using the J 24319-B.




9. Remove and discard the lower ball joint retaining nut.




10. Disconnect the lower ball joint from steering knuckle using the J 43631.




11. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.

Important: Note the direction the bolts are removed for installation.

12. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.

Important: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission (4WD only).

13. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward in order to disconnect the lower control arm from the lower control arm bracket.

Important: Ensure that the spacer stays in position on the front control arm bracket front bushing.

14. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission.




1. Position the lower control arm ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.

Important: Ensure that the spacer stays in position on the front control arm bracket front bushing.

2. Pivot the lower control arm outward and upward in order to connect the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.
3. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: Ensure that the lower control arm is parallel to the lower control arm bracket during the installation and tightening of the lower control arm mounting bolts and nuts. This will ensure correct alignment of the lower control arm bushings.

4. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).

5. Connect the shock module yoke to the lower control arm.




6. Install the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.

Tighten the nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).




7. Install a new lower ball joint retaining nut.

Tighten the nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).





Important: There is a washer between the stabilizer shaft link and the lower control arm made of hardened steel and has a felt inner liner. Only replace this washer with an identical washer. Standard washers should not be used.

8. Install the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower control arm.
9. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

Tighten the nut to 155 N.m (114 lb ft).




10. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
11. Install a new outer tie rod retaining nut.

Tighten the nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

12. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.