Front

1. Place ignition switch in OFF position and ensure steering wheel is not locked.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove tension strut nut, then the dished washer.
5. Remove lower control arm to steering knuckle pinch nut and bolt, then slightly spread joint and separate ball joint from steering knuckle.

NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate suspension pieces.

6. Remove lower control arm inner pivot bolt and nut, then the control arm.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Tighten lower control arm pivot bolt to 72-97 ft lb, control arm to steering knuckle attaching bolt to 40-55 ft lb, and tension strut nut to 70-95 ft lb.