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Lower Control Arm Replacement




Lower Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.




3. Mark the relationship of the adjuster to the frame before removing the adjuster bolt.

4. Support the rear suspension knuckle with the hydraulic transmission jack.

5. Remove the rear stabilizer shaft link from the rear suspension lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Rear Suspension.

6. Remove the lower rear shock absorber bolt from the rear suspension lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement Shock Absorber Replacement.




7. Remove the rear suspension lower control arm bolt (1) and the washer (2).




8. Remove the rear suspension lower control arm adjuster bolt (3), washer (2), and the nut (1).




9. Remove the rear suspension lower control arm (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Position the rear suspension lower control arm (1) in the rear cradle and rear suspension knuckle.




2. Install the rear suspension lower control arm adjuster bolt and align the reference marks.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the rear suspension lower control arm bolt (1).

4. Install the rear suspension lower control arm nut (2) and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb ft) plus 120 degrees.




5. Install the rear suspension lower control arm adjuster washer (1) and nut (2), then tighten the nut (2) to 175 Nm (129 lb ft).

6. Install the lower rear shock absorber bolt to the rear suspension lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement Shock Absorber Replacement.

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

8. Lower the vehicle.

9. Check and adjust the rear wheel alignment, if needed. Refer to Rear Camber Adjustment Rear Camber Adjustment.

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