Lower Arm

Lower Arm





Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent parts, if replacement is 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. Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).





2. Remove the wheel knuckle.

3. NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
4. Remove and discard the lower arm rearward nut and bolt.
5. Remove and discard the lower arm forward nut and bolt.
6. Remove the shock absorber lower nut, bolt and the lower arm.
^ Discard the shock absorber lower nut.

7. CAUTION: Do not tighten the lower shock nut, lower arm forward nut or lower arm rearward nut 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.

Installation

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.

Position the lower arm and loosely install the shock absorber lower bolt and nut.

2. NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.

Loosely install the lower arm forward nut and bolt.

3. NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.

Loosely install the lower arm rearward nut and bolt.
4. Install the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
^ Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
5. Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in Step 1 (curb height).





6. NOTE: Use a crow's foot wrench to tighten the lower arm rearward nut.

Tighten the lower arm rearward nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
7. Tighten the lower arm forward nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
8. Tighten the shock absorber lower nut to 475 Nm (350 lb-ft).
9. Install the wheel and tire.
10. Check and, if necessary, align the front end.