Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 07AAE-SJAA100
- Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Service and Repair

2. Remove the wheel nuts, and the front wheels taking care not to scratch the caliper.

3. Remove the holder (A) from the knuckle (B).
NOTE: Use a new flange bolt and a new self-locking nut during reassembly.






4. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the lower ball joint castle nut (B), then remove the nut.
NOTE:

- To avoid damaging the ball joint, install a hex nut on the threads of the ball joint.

- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.

- Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.

- Insert a new cotter pin into the ball joint pin hole from the rear to the front of vehicle, and bend its end as shown.

5. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the holder using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover. Ball Joint Removal






6. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and the washer (B), Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation then remove the damper fork mounting nut (C) and the bolt (D).
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut, a new damper fork mounting nut and a new bolt during reassembly.






7. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the self-locking nut (B), then remove the lower arm (C).
NOTE: Use a new flange bolts and a new self-locking nut during reassembly.






8. In case of a loose lower arm bracket (A), follow the steps to retighten its bolts:
-1 Lightly tighten the new three bolts.
Align the center of the cam (B) to the edge (C).
-3 Tighten the adjusting bolt (D).
Tighten the lower arm bracket mounting bolt (E).
-5 Tighten the lower arm bracket mounting bolt (F).

9. Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- First install all the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening it to the specified torque. Do not place the jack against the ball joint pin of the knuckle.

- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the knuckle.

- Before connecting the lower ball joint to the holder, degrease the threaded section and the tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the holder connecting hole, the threaded section and the mating surface of the castle nut.

- Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.

- Install a new cotter pin on the castle nut after torquing.

- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

- Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. Service and Repair