Lower Control Arm Replacement FE1, FE3
Tools Required
J 43828 Ball Joint
Separator
Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle and
suitably support by the frame allowing the control arms to hang free. Refer
to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Disconnect the stabilizer link bolt from the control arm. Refer
to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
.
- Remove the cotter pin (1)
and hex nut (2) from the ball joint stud.
- Using the J 43828
separate the ball joint from the steering
knuckle.
- Remove the control arm
mounting nuts and bolts.
- Remove the control arm.
Installation Procedure
- Install the control arm
to frame.
- Install the control arm bolts, washers and nuts.
Important: Do not tighten the control arm nuts at this time. The weight of the
vehicle must be supported by the control arms so that the vehicle design trim
height is obtained before tightening the control arm mounting nuts.
- Install the stabilizer
link to control arm. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
.
- Position the ball joint
stud in the steering knuckle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the ball
joint nut (2).
Tighten
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft link assembly nut to 17 N·m
(13 lb ft).
- Tighten the ball joint stud nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in).
Then tighten the nut an additional 150 degrees. Do not tighten more than an
additional 60 degrees for cotter pin insertion. Do not loosen nut to install
cotter pin.
- Install the cotter pin (1).
- Install the wheel and tire.
Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 N·m (80 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle
- Jounce the vehicle and tighten the lower control arm nuts.
Tighten
• | Tighten the front lower control arm nut to 157 N·m
(116 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the rear lower control arm nut to 157 N·m
(116 lb ft). |
Lower Control Arm Replacement FE7
Tools Required
J 39549 Ball Joint
Separator
Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle and
suitably support by the frame allowing the control arms to hang free. Refer
to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
- Disconnect the stabilizer link bolt from the control arm. Refer
to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
.
- Remove the cotter pin
and hex nut from the ball joint stud.
- Using the J 39549
separate the ball joint from the lower control arm.
- Remove the control arm
mounting nuts and bolts.
- Remove the control arm.
Installation Procedure
- Install the control arm
to frame.
Important: Do not tighten the control arm nuts at this time. The weight of the
vehicle must be supported by the control arms so that the vehicle design trim
height is obtained before tightening the control arm mounting nuts.
- Install the control arm bolts, washers and nuts.
- Install the stabilizer
link to control arm.
- Position the ball joint
stud in the lower control arm.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the ball
joint nut.
Tighten
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft link assembly nut to 23 N·m
(17 lb ft).
- Tighten the ball joint stud nut to 30 N·m (22 lb in).
Then tighten the nut an additional 190 degrees.
- Install the cotter pin.
- Install the wheel and tire.
Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 N·m (80 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle
- Jounce the vehicle and tighten the lower control arm nuts.
Tighten
• | Tighten the front lower control arm nut to 162 N·m
(120 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the rear lower control arm nut to 146 N·m
(108 lb ft). |