GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 Escalade 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Support the vehicle at curb height.

    3. Object Number: 545535 Size: SH
  3. Remove the lower control arm retaining nuts.
  4. Remove the lower control arm retaining bolt.
  5. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 545535 Size: SH
  1. Install the lower control arm.
  2. Install the lower control arm retaining bolts.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Note: Do not tighten the bolts unless the suspension is at the ride height.

  3. Install the lower control arm retaining nut and tighten.
    4. • The lower control arm to frame bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft) plus 55 degrees.
    • The lower control arm to axle bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft) plus 55 degrees.
  4. Remove the rear axle support.
  5. Lower the vehicle.