Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Removal

1. For reference during the installation of the lower arm, measure the distance between the center of the wheel hub and the lip of the fender with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.


NOTE: The ride height is measured from the center of the halfshaft spindle to the edge of the fender.

2. Remove the wheel and tire. See Service and Repair.

3. Remove the lower ball joint pinch bolt nut and the pinch bolt.

4. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.

5. Remove the front lower arm bolt.

6. Support the subframe.

7. Remove the rear lower arm bolt and the lower arm.

Installation

1. Position the lower arm to the frame and loosely install the 2 lower arm bolts.

2. Remove the support from the subframe.

3. Position the wheel knuckle on the lower ball joint and install the lower ball joint pinch bolt and the nut.

- To install, tighten to 63 Nm {6.3 kgf-m, 46 ft-lbf}.

4. Position a floor jack under the lower ball joint and raise it until the previously recorded ride height is achieved.

- Tighten the front lower arm bolt to 115 Nm {11.5 kgf-m, 85 ft-lbf}.

5. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. See Camber and Caster Adjustment.