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Rear Lower Control Arm - Removal






REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Maintenance




2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).





3. If equipped, while holding the stabilizer bar link lower stud stationary, remove the nut (2) securing the link to the lower control arm (4).





4. Remove the lower shock mounting nut (3) and bolt (1).





5. Remove the stay brace (3) mounting screws (2). Remove the stay brace.





6. Remove the nut (2) and bolt (3) securing the lower control arm (4) to the trailing link (1).
7. Remove the nut (6) and bolt (5) securing the lower control arm (4) to the crossmember (7).
8. Remove the lower control arm (4).