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Front Control Arm






Front control arm






Removal

Note! Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the plenum cover Refer to: Plenum chamber Service and Repair

Remove the wheel Refer to: Wheels Service and Repair




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Remove the following items:

Torque: Ball joint to wheel knuckle, 100 Nm

2. Torque: Driveshaft to wheel hub (front) Stage 1: 35 Nm Stage 2: 90 degree




Torque: Mount front brake caliper, 200 Nm




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Remove the following items:
1. Torque: Lower arm front to subframe (front mounting) Stage 1: 140 Nm Stage 2: 45 degree

2. Torque: Lower arm front to subframe (rear mounting), 175 Nm

3. Torque: Lower arm front to subframe (rear mounting), 175 Nm

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.