Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.

1

Front Lower Ball Joint Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip

Tighten
30 N·m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 210 degrees

Special Tools

J 39549 Ball Joint and Tie Rod End Separator

2

Front Control Arm Rear Nut

Tip
Do not tighten the control arm nuts until the weight of the vehicle is supported by the control arm. The vehicle needs to be sitting at normal trim height.

Tighten
146 N·m (108 lb ft)

3

Front Control Arm Rear Bolt

Tip
Remove the bolt from the control arm.

4

Front Control Arm Front Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
150 N·m (111 lb ft)

5

Front Control Arm Front Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tip
Remove the bolts from the control arm bracket.

6

Front Control Arm

Tip
Remove the control arm from the vehicle.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.

1

Front Lower Ball Joint Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip

Tighten
30 N·m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 210 degrees

2

Front Control Arm Front Nut (Qty: 2)

Tip
Torque is applied to the nut, not to the bolt.

Tighten
150 N·m (111 lb ft)

3

Front Control Arm Front Bolt (Qty: 2)

4

Front Control Arm Rear Nut

5

Front Control Arm Rear Bolt

Tip
Do not tighten the control arm bolt until the weight of the vehicle is supported by the control arm. The vehicle needs to be sitting at normal trim height.

Tighten
157 N·m (116 lb ft)

6

Front Control Arm

Procedure

Remove the control arm from the vehicle.