Lower Control Arm Replacement RWD

1. Remove the front coil spring. Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement .
2. Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement .



3. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
4. Remove the lower control arm bumper nut.
5. Remove the lower control arm bumper.
6. Inspect the lower ball joint for wear, replace as necessary.

1. Install the lower control arm bumper.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the lower control arm bumper nut

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle.
4. Install the lower ball joint stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement .
5. Install the front coil spring. Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement .
6. Check the front wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.

Lower Control Arm Replacement 4WD

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the torsion bar from the lower control arm. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement .
4. Remove the steering linkage shield. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement in Steering Linkage.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.
7. Lower the stabilizer shaft.



8. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
9. Compress shock absorber.
10. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .



11. Remove the lower control arm to the crossmember and the frame bracket mounting nuts and bolts.
12. Remove the lower control arm from the frame.

Important: Install the front leg of the lower control arm into the crossmember before installing the rear leg into the frame bracket.

1. Install the lower control arm to the crossmember and to the frame bracket.
2. Install the lower control arm mounting bolts in the direction shown.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Important: 

•	Tighten the nuts with the lower control arm at the proper trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection in Suspension General Diagnosis.

•	Tighten the nuts and the bolts with the front suspension loaded.

3. Install the lower control arm mounting nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm front nut and the rear nut to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

4. Install the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .



5. Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolt to 73 N·m (54 lb ft).




6. Raise the stabilizer shaft.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).

8. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
9. Install the steering linkage shield. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement in Steering Linkage.
10. Install the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement .
11. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.