Front

Lower Arm

Lower Arm:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs).
3. Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut and bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs).

4. CAUTION: Do not tighten any suspension bushing fasteners until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

Remove the lower arm-to-frame forward bolt and spacer.
^ Discard the bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs).
5. Remove the 2 lower arm-to-frame rearward bolts and remove the lower arm.
^ Discard the bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs).

6. CAUTION: Do not tighten any suspension bushing fasteners until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Check and if necessary, adjust the alignment.