Lower Control Arm

LOWER CONTROL ARM

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly





3. Remove the steering knuckle (3).





4. Remove the shock clevis bracket (3) from the lower control arm.
5. Remove the stabilizer link (2) at the lower control arm.





6. Remove the nut and bolt from the front of the lower control arm.
7. Remove the rear bolts (2) and flag nuts (3) from the lower control arm (1).
8. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION





1. Position the lower suspension arm into the cradle.
2. Install the rear bolts (2) and flag nuts (3) to secure the lower control arm (1) to the frame, Tighten the bolts (3) to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the nut and bolt for the front of the lower control arm Tighten to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).





NOTE: Orientation of the flag bolt is critical Flag and head of the bolt (7) must be installed on the forward side of the lower control arm.

4. Install the lower clevis bolt at the lower control arm and tighten to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the stabilizer link (6) at the lower control arm and tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the steering knuckle (3) to the upper ball joint (2) and tighten the nut (4) to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Perform wheel alignment.