Lower Control Arm
LOWER CONTROL ARMREMOVAL
LEFT SIDE
1. Raise the vehicle and support the rear axle.
2. Remove the fuel tank.
3. Remove the lower suspension arm nut (2) and bolt (1) from the axle bracket.
4. Remove the nut (1) and bolt (8) from the frame rail and remove the lower suspension arm (9).
RIGHT SIDE
1. Raise the vehicle and support the rear axle.
2. Remove the lower suspension arm nut (2) and bolt (1) from the axle bracket.
3. Remove the nut (1) and bolt (8) from the frame rail and remove the lower suspension arm (9).
INSTALLATION
LEFT SIDE
NOTE: All torques should be done with vehicle on the ground with full vehicle weight.
1. Position the lower suspension arm (9) in the frame rail.
2. Install the frame rail bracket bolt (8) and nut (1) tighten to 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.).
3. Position the lower suspension arm (3) in the axle bracket.
4. Install the axle bracket bolt (1) and nut (2). Tighten to 210 Nm (155 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the fuel tank.
6. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
RIGHT SIDE
NOTE: All torques should be done with vehicle on the ground with full vehicle weight.
1. Position the lower suspension arm (9) in the frame rail.
2. Install the frame rail bracket bolt (8) and nut (1) tighten to 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.).
3. Position the lower suspension arm (3) in the axle bracket.
4. Install the axle bracket bolt (1) and nut (2) Tighten to 210 Nm (155 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.