Lower Arm. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. 1
   Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
2. 2

   NOTICE: Do not use a pry bar or separator fork between the ball joint and steering knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur. Use a pry bar only by inserting it into the lower arm housing hole.

   NOTICE: Be careful when releasing the lower arm and steering knuckle, or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

   Remove and discard the ball joint pinch bolt and nut and separate the lower arm from the steering knuckle.

   

3. 3
   Remove and discard the lower arm bolts and remove the lower arm.

   

Installation

1. 1
   At this stage, tighten the bolts by hand only.
   Install the lower arm and new lower arm bolts.

   

2. 2
   Tighten the new rear lower arm bolt in 2 stages.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 46 lb-ft (63 N·m)
   Stage 2: 180°

   

3. 3
   Attach the lower arm to the steering knuckle and install a new pinch bolt and ball joint nut.
   Torque: 38 lb-ft (52 N·m)

   

4. 4
   Support the suspension at curb height.

   

5. 5
   Tighten the new front lower arm bolt in 2 stages.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 46 lb-ft (63 N·m)
   Stage 2: 180°

   

6. 6
   Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
7. 7
   Check and adjust the front toe if necessary.
   Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).