PRE-RELEASE
Lower Control Arm Replacement
| Lower Control Arm Replacement |
Special Tools
CH 47975-A Ball Joint RemoverFor equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
| Removal Procedure |
| 1. |
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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| 2. |
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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Support the steering knuckle with a suitable stand.
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Disconnect the electric front suspension accelerometer link from the lower control arm, if equipped.
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Loosen the front lower control arm ball stud nut (2) from the ball joint.
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Using the
CH 47975-A remover
, separate the front lower control arm (3) from the steering knuckle (1).
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Remove the
CH 47975-A remover
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Remove the front lower control arm rear nuts (1) and the front lower control arm rear bolts (2).
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| 9. |
Remove front lower control arm front bolts (1) and the brackets (2). 
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Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.
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| Installation Procedure |
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Position the front lower control arm (1) in the frame.
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Refer to Fastener Caution . Install the front lower control arm front mounting brackets (2) bolts (1) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus an additional 90 degrees.
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Warning
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Install the front lower control arm rear bolts (2) and the front lower control arm rear nuts (1).
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Tighten the front lower control arm rear bolts (2) to
110 Nm (81 lb ft).
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Install the front lower control arm ball stud nut (2) to the ball joint and tighten to
30 Nm (22 lb ft) plus an additional 120 degrees.
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| 6. |
Reconnect the electric front suspension accelerometer link to the lower control arm, if equipped.
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Remove the support from the steering knuckle.
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Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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| 9. |
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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