Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500)

Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500)


Special Tools
* J 43631 Ball Joint Separator
* J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters



Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500) (Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500))Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500) (Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500)) .
4. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if equipped. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) (Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - 2500 Series)Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) (Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - 1500 Series) .
5. Using mechanics wire or equivalent, support the knuckle assembly and upper control arm.




6. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.




7. Remove the lower shock module bolts from the lower control arm.




8. Using the J 43631 and the J 45851 , remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.




9. Remove the lower control arm nuts (1) and washers (2).
10. Remove the control arm bolts (3).
11. Remove the control arm (4).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower control arm (4).
2. Install the lower control arm bolts (3).
3. Install the washers (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

4. Install the lower control arm retaining nuts (1).

Tighten nuts to 175 N.m (129 lb ft).

5. Install the lower ball joint in the steering knuckle.




6. Install the lower ball joint retaining nut.

Tighten nuts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).





7. Install the lower shock absorber module mount bolts.

Tighten bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

8. Remove the support for the steering knuckle and upper control arm.
9. Install the wheel drive shaft, if equipped. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) (Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - 2500 Series)Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) (Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - 1500 Series) .
10. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500) (Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500))Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500) (Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500)) .
11. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
12. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
13. Align the front end. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Service and Repair) .