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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 SSR 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Lower Control Arm Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1277170 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
  4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.

    5. Object Number: 1278017 Size: SH
  5. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.

    6. Important: Note the direction the bolts are removed for re-installation.

  6. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.

    7. Object Number: 792368 Size: SH
  7. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward for access to the lower control arm bracket.
  8. Remove the lower control arm bracket mounting bolts from the frame.
  9. Remove the lower control arm bracket from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 792368 Size: SH
  1. Install the lower control arm bracket to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the lower control arm bracket mounting bolts to the frame.

    3. Tighten

        • Tighten the front lower control arm bracket mounting bolt to 260 N·m (192 lb ft).
        • Tighten the rear lower control arm bracket mounting bolts to 240 N·m (177 lb ft).
  3. Install the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.

    4. Object Number: 1278017 Size: SH
  4. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.

    5. Important: Ensure that the lower control arm is parallel to the lower control arm bracket during the installation and tightening of the lower control arm mounting bolts and nuts. This will ensure correct alignment of the lower control arm bushings.

  5. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1277724 Size: SH

    Important: There is a washer between the stabilizer shaft link and the lower control arm made of hardened steel and has a felt inner liner. Only replace this washer with an identical washer, standard washers should not be used.

  6. Install the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower control arm.
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 145 N·m (107 lb ft).

  8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel alignment.