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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2005 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 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. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the rear spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1361415 Size: SH
  4. Remove the lower control arm to support assembly bolt and nut.
  5. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
  6. Remove the lower control arm spring insulators. Inspect the lower spring insulator for damage and replace as necessary.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the lower control arm spring insulators.
  2. Position the lower control arm to the support assembly.

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


    Object Number: 1361415 Size: SH
  3. Install the lower control arm to support assembly bolt and nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut and bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  4. Install the rear spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .