Lower Control Arm

DESCRIPTION






The lower control arm is an iron casting with 2 rubber bushings and a ball joint. The front lower control arm bushing is the spool type and is pressed into the lower control arm. The rear lower control arm bushing is a push-on bushing that is pushed over a stem on the rear of the lower control arm. The lower control arm ball joint is pressed into the outer end of the arm.

The lower control arm is mounted to the front suspension crossmember using a pivot bolt through the center of the front pivot bushing, and a retainer which traps the rear bushing in the crossmember.

The ball joint has a non-tapered stud with a notch for clamp bolt clearance. The stud is clamped and locked into the steering knuckle leg with a clamp bolt.

OPERATION
The lower control arm supports the lower end of the steering knuckle and allows for the up and down movement of the suspension during the jounce and rebound travel. The lower control arm ball joint connects the arm to the steering knuckle.