Tools Required
J 41820
Ball Joint/Stud Separator
Removal Procedure
- Remove the coil spring. Refer to
Coil Spring Replacement
.
- Make a mark on the lower control arm at the cam indicator (1) .
- Using the
J 41820
, separate the ball joint from the knuckle.
- Remove the lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts (1, 5) .
- Remove the lower control arm.
Installation Procedure
- Install the lower control arm to the crossmember.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts (5) and the nuts (4) to the lower control arm.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the cam bolt (1) and the cam washer (2) to the lower control arm.
Important: Align the cam indicator to the mark on the lower control arm.
- Install the cam nut (3) to the lower control arm.
Tighten
Tighten the cam nut to 145 N·m (107 lb ft).
- Install the coil spring. Refer to
Coil Spring Replacement
.