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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Metro 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Tires and Wheels 🢒 Lower Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 175903 Size: MH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the following items from the control arm (7):
    3. • The stabilizer shaft link nut
    • The washer
    • The insulator
  3. Remove the ball stud nut and the bolt.
  4. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle.
  5. Bend the locking tabs.

    6. Object Number: 175906 Size: MH
  6. Remove the two control arm front mounting bracket retaining bolts.
  7. Remove the two bolts from the control arm rear mounting bracket (13).
  8. Remove the control arm rear mounting bracket (13).
  9. Remove the control arm (6) from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the front mounting bracket (10) from the control arm (6).

Installation Procedure

    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.


    Object Number: 175906 Size: MH
  1. Install the front mounting bracket (10) to the new control arm (6).
  2. Install the control arm (6) to the vehicle.
  3. Secure the arm with four bolts. Install two bolts at the front mounting bracket (10) and install two bolts at the rear mounting bracket (13). Do not fully tighten the bolts.
  4. Install the ball joint to the knuckle (2). Secure the ball joint with a bolt threaded into the steering knuckle.

    5. Tighten
    Ball joint bolt to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  5. Install the following items to the control arm (6):
    6. • The stabilizer link insulator
    • The washer
    • The nut

    Tighten

       • 

    Control arm rear bracket bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

       • 

    Control arm front bracket bolts to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).

       • 

    Ball joint nut to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

       • 

    Stabilizer link nut to 28 N·m (20 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Inspect the alignment and adjust as required. Refer to the following:
    8. •  Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment
    •  Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment