Lower Control Arm Bracket Replacement

Lower Control Arm Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.





5. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.

Important: Note the direction the bolts are removed for reinstallation.

6. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.

Important: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission.





7. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward for access to the lower control arm bracket.
8. Remove the lower control arm bracket mounting bolts from the frame.
9. Remove the lower control arm bracket from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower control arm bracket to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the lower control arm bracket mounting bolts to the frame.
^ Tighten the front lower control arm bracket mounting bolt to 260 Nm (192 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the rear lower control arm bracket mounting bolts to 240 Nm (177 ft. lbs.).

3. Install the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.





4. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.

Important: Ensure that the lower control arm is parallel to the lower control arm bracket during the installation and tightening of the lower control arm mounting bolts and nuts. This will ensure correct alignment of the lower control arm bushings.

5. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

Important: There is a washer between the stabilizer shaft link and the lower control arm made of herded steel and has a felt inner liner. Only replace this washer with an identical washer, standard washers should not be used.





6. Install the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower control arm.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Check the front wheel alignment.