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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Tracker - 2WD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 467928 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Use a floor jack in order to support the rear axle housing (1).

    3. Object Number: 467943 Size: SH

    Important: Note the location and the position of the fasteners in order to aid the installation of the component.

  3. Remove the front bolt (2) and the washer from the lower control arm (1).

    4. Object Number: 467946 Size: SH
  4. Remove the following components from the rear axle housing (1):
    5. • The nut (3)
    • The washer
    • The bolt
    • The lower control arm (4)

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 467946 Size: SH

    Important: Install the fasteners in the original location and position. DO NOT tighten the fasteners before lowering the vehicle. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tires and wheels before tightening the fasteners.

  1. Install the following components to the rear axle housing (1):
    2. • The lower control arm (4)
    • The bolt
    • The washer
    • The nut (3)

    Object Number: 467943 Size: SH
  2. Install the following components to the frame:
    3. • The lower control arm (1)
    • The bolt (2)
    • The washer
  3. Remove the floor jack from the rear axle housing.
  4. Lower the vehicle.

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

  5. With the weight of the vehicle on the tires and wheels, tighten the lower control arm nuts and bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts and the bolts to 100 N·m (73.8 lb ft).