Front Lower Control Arm - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the front spring. Front Spring - Removal.




4. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting nut and bolt (1).
5. Pull the shock absorber out of the mounting bracket.




6. Remove the sway bar from the lower control arm by removing the two nuts (1) then removing the clamp.




7. Remove the nut (2) attaching the lower control arm to the lower ball joint.




CAUTION: Do not use pneumatic tools to tighten the bolt on the special tool.

8. Using Special Tool 9168 Ball Joint Puller (1) press out the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.




CAUTION: Support the lower control arm before removing mounting bolts.

9. Remove the two bolts (1) attaching the lower control arm to the frame.
10. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.