Front Lower Arm Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

1. 1
   Remove the front wheel and tire.

   Tightening torque: 107.9 - 128 N·m

2. 2
   Loosen the nut (A) and separate the ball joint from the lower arm.

   Tightening torque: 58.8 ~ 71 N·m

   

   

3. 3
   Loosen the bolts and nuts and remove the lower arm (A) from the subframe. Tightening torque FRONT: 117.7 ~ 137 N·m REAR: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m ft-lbf (To)

   

   (Rear)

   

Inspection

1. 1
   Check the ball joint bushing for wear and damage.
2. 2
   Make sure the lower arm is not deformed.
3. 3
   Check all bolts and nuts.
4. 4
   Check the ball joint for grease leakage, and replace if leaking.
5. 5
   Check the ball joint swivel friction by hand, and replace if there is no friction.