Lower Arm

Lower Arm











Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is 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.

1. Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).





2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.

4. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.

CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the special tool.

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





5. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link nut and grommet.
6. Remove the stabilizer bar link.
7. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and flag nut.
8. Remove and discard the lower arm forward nut and bolt.
9. Remove the lower arm rearward nut and bolt and the lower control arm.
^ Discard the nut and bolt.

Installation

CAUTION: Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in Step 1 (curb height). This will prevent incorrect clamp load and bushing damage.

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

Position the lower arm and install the lower arm rearward bolt and nut.

2. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

Install the lower arm forward bolt and nut.

3. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

Install the shock absorber lower bolt and flag nut.
4. Install the stabilizer bar link.
^ Tighten the nut to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
5. Connect the lower ball joint to the wheel knuckle and install the lower ball joint nut.
^ Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
6. Using a suitable jack, raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in Step 1 (curb height).
7. Tighten the shock absorber lower bolt to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
8. Tighten the lower arm forward nut to 400 Nm (296 lb-ft).
9. Tighten the lower arm rearward nut to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
10. Install the wheel and tire.
11. Check and if necessary, align the front end.