Lower Arm

Lower Arm

Special Tool(s):

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

CAUTION: Do not tighten the lower shock nut, lower arm forward nut or lower arm rearward nut until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
^ To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
3. Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.
^ To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

4. CAUTION: Make sure to use the special tool when separating the lower ball joint from the knuckle to prevent damage to the ball joint boot.

Using the special tool, separate the ball joint from the knuckle.





5. NOTE: Use a crowsfoot wrench to install the lower arm rearward nut.

Remove the lower arm rearward nut and bolt.
^ Discard the nut.
^ To install, tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
6. Remove the lower arm forward nut and bolt.
^ Discard the nut.
^ To install, tighten to 350 Nm (285 lb-ft).
7. Remove the shock absorber lower nut, bolt and the lower arm.
^ Discard the shock absorber lower nut.
^ To install, tighten to 475 Nm (350 lb-ft).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

9. CAUTION: Do not tighten the lower shock nut, lower arm forward nut or lower arm rearward nut until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

Check and, if necessary, align the front end.