Front

Lower Arm

Removal

CAUTION: If the bolts have an epoxy adhesive path or other form of Loctite, they must be torqued to the specification within 1 hour of initial installation.

CAUTION: Verify that the fastener and mating surfaces are clean of debris or rust, and if necessary clean with a wire brush.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.





3. Position a floor jack under the ball joint and raise the control arm until the vehicle starts to rise off the hoist.





4. NOTE: The ride height is measured from the center of the half-shaft to the edge of the fender.

Record the ride height.
5. Remove the floor jack.
6. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.





7. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
1. Remove the pinch bolt and nut.
2. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.





8. Support the subframe.





9. Remove the lower arm.
1. Remove the lower arm bolts.
2. Remove the lower arm.

Installation





1. Install the lower arm bolts loosely.
2. Position and align the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.





3. Install the ball joint pinch bolt and nut into the wheel knuckle.





4. Remove the subframe support.





5. Position the screw jack under the ball joint and raise the ball joint until the previously recorded ride height is achieved.





6. Tighten the lower arm bolts.
7. Remove the screw jack.
8. Install the wheel and tire.