Control Arm: Service and Repair

Replacement

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
90 - 110 (9.0 - 11.0, 65 - 80)

2. Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
100 - 120 (10.0 - 12.0, 72 - 87)




3. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
100 - 120 (10.0 - 12.0, 72 - 87)





Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
140 - 160 (14.0 - 16.0, 101 - 115)




4. Using the special tools (09214-32000 & 09216-211000), remove the bushing from the lower arm.




5. Apply soap solution to the following parts.
A. Outer surface of the bushing.
B. Inner surface of the lower bushing mounting part.
6. Using the special tools (09214-32000 & 09216-21100), install the busing on the lower arm. Remove old bushing on the lower arm.





CAUTION:
Remove bushing in the direction of arrow shown.
Separation force is over 800Kg




7. Installation is the reverse of removal.