Tools Required

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with floor stands under the frame. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the special security wheel lock nut, if equipped. Use the special security wheel lock key, which is located in the front floor console.
3. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
4. Place a floor jack under the lower control arm (1).
5. Remove the lower control arm-to-knuckle nut cotter pin, and loosen the lower control arm-to-knuckle nut.




Important: During removal and installation, the floor jack must remain under the shock absorber mounting location on the lower control arm in order to hold the spring and the lower control arm in position.

6. Use the J 39549 in order to separate the ball stud from the steering knuckle.
7. Use J 9519-9 , J 9519-18 , and J 9519-23 in order to press the ball stud out of the lower control arm.

1. Position the ball stud into the lower control arm (1), then press inward using J 9519-9 , J 9519-18 , and J 9519-23 until the ball stud extends all the way to the lower control arm.
2. The ball stud must firmly press into the lower control arm. If the ball stud does not fit firmly into the lower control arm, replace the lower control arm.
3. Install the ball stud to the steering knuckle.

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: Never loosen the nut in order to align the nut slot with the stud hole.

4. Using your fingers, install the lower control arm-to-knuckle nut. Tighten the lower control arm-to-knuckle nut enough in order to align the nut slot with the stud hole.

Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm-to-knuckle nut to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

5. Install the lower control arm-to-knuckle nut cotter pin.
6. Remove the floor jack from under the shock absorber mounting location on the lower control arm.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Install the special security wheel lock nut, if equipped. Use the special security wheel lock key, which is located in the front floor console.
9. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.
10. Lower the vehicle.