Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 41820 Ball Joint/Stud Separator

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the brake caliper and support the bake caliper. Do not disconnect the bake hose.






4. Use a utility stand in order to support the lower control arm.






5. Disconnect the height sensor link from the lower control arm as necessary.
6. Disconnect the speed sensor harness from the control arm.
7. Disconnect speed sensor harness connector.
8. Remove speed sensor connector mounting bracket.
9. Remove stabilizer shaft link from lower control arm.
10. Disconnect the shock absorber from the lower control arm.






11. Use the J 41820 in order to disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle.






12. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
13. Use the utility stand in order to lower the control arm and relieve the coil spring tension.
14. Remove the utility stand.






15. Carefully remove the coil spring (2).






16. Make a mark on the lower control arm at the cam indicator (1).






17. Remove the lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts (1, 5).
18. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure






1. Install the lower control arm to the crossmember.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts (5) and the nuts (4) to the lower control arm.
^ Tighten the nuts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
3. Install the cam bolt (1) and the cam washer (2) to the lower control arm.

Important: Align the cam indicator to the mark on the lower control arm.

4. Install the cam nut (3) to the lower control arm.
^ Tighten the cam nut to 125 Nm (92 lb ft).






5. Install the spring jounce bumper to the spring.
6. Index and install the spring insulator to the spring (2).
7. Index and install the spring assembly to the control arms (1).






8. Use the utility stand in order to raise the lower control arm.






9. Install the lower ball joint to the knuckle.
10. Install the lower ball joint nut.
^ Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 85 Nm (63 lb ft).
11. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.






12. Connect the speed sensor harness to the control arm.
13. Install the speed sensor connector mounting bracket.
14. Connect the speed sensor harnesses.
15. Connect the shock absorber to the lower control arm.
16. Connect the height sensor link to the lower control arm as necessary.
17. Install the brake caliper.
18. Install the rear wheel.
19. Lower the vehicle.