Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Support the rear axle at curb height.
- Remove the fuel tank shield. Refer to
Fuel Tank Shield Replacement
in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the lower control arm retaining nuts.
- Remove the lower control arm retaining bolt.
- Remove the lower control arm.
Installation Procedure
- Install the lower control arm.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Do not tighten the bolts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.
- Install the lower control arm to axle bolt and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 200 N·m (148 lb ft).
Important: Do not tighten the bolts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.
- Install the lower control arm to frame bolt and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 155 N·m (114 lb ft).
- Install the fuel tank shield. Refer to
Fuel Tank Shield Replacement
in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the rear axle support.
- Lower the vehicle.