Lower Arm - Torsion Bar Suspension

Lower Arm - Torsion Bar Suspension













Removal

NOTICE: 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 number or an equivalent part 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. Remove the torsion bar. For additional information, refer to Torsion Bar Service and Repair.

2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

3. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link nut and grommet.

4. Remove the stabilizer link stud and grommet and the stabilizer link assembly.

5. Remove and discard the 2 lower shock nuts.

6. Remove and discard the lower ball joint cotter pin and nut.

7. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel spindle/knuckle or damage to the wheel spindle/knuckle will result.

NOTICE: Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the special tool.

Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, separate the ball joint from the wheel spindle/knuckle.





8. Remove the lower arm bolts and nuts, and remove the front suspension lower arm.
- Discard the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Installation

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

Position the lower arm and loosely install the 2 new lower arm bolts and the 2 lower arm nuts.

2. Position the ball joint and install the new ball joint nut.
- Tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).

3. NOTICE: Install the new cotter pin into the lower ball joint from outboard to inboard with the fingers bent together at a right angle. Failure to do so will result in damage to the wheel and tire assembly.

Install a new lower ball joint cotter pin.

4. Install the 2 new shock absorber lower nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

5. Install the stabilizer link stud and grommet and the stabilizer link assembly.
- Tighten the new stabilizer link nut to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

6. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

7. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the 2 lower arm bolts to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).