Front Lower Control Arm - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Technician Safety Information .

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Service and Repair





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





3. Remove the nut (5) and pinch bolt (4) clamping the ball joint (6) stud to the knuckle (3).






CAUTION: Upon removing the knuckle from the ball joint stud, do not pull outward on the knuckle. Pulling the knuckle outward at this point can separate the inner C/V joint on the halfshaft thus damaging it.

CAUTION: Use care when separating the ball joint stud (4) from the knuckle (1), so the ball joint seal does not get cut.

4. Using an appropriate prying tool (2), separate the ball joint stud (4) from the knuckle (1) by prying down on lower control arm (3) and up against the ball joint boss on the knuckle.





5. Remove the front bolt (2) attaching the lower control arm (3) to the front suspension crossmember (4).
6. Remove the nut (1) on the rear bolt attaching the lower control arm (3) to the front suspension crossmember (4). Remove the bolt.
7. Remove the lower control arm (3) from the crossmember (4).