Front Lower Arm Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the front wheel and tire.

   Tightening Torque: 88.25 ~ 118 N·m

   Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.

2. 2
   Loosen the bolt and nut.

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

   Do not use a pry bar to separate the lower arm from the ball joint.

3. 3
   Remove the lower arm from the steering knuckle using the SST (09568-4R100).

   1. Insert the support bolt (A) into the bolt hole.
   2. Install the support housing (B) on the front axle.
   3. Tighten the bolt (C).

      

      

4. 4
   Loosen the bolts and nuts and remove the front lower arm (A). Tightening Torque: Front 98.1 ~ 118 N·m Rear 137.3 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 ft-lbf)

   

5. 5
   Installation is the reverse of removal.

Replacement

Ball Joint of Lower Arm

1. 1
   Remove the front wheel and tire.

   Tightening Torque: 88.25 ~ 118 N·m

   Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.

2. 2
   Loosen the bolt and nut.

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

   Do not use a pry bar to separate the lower arm from the ball joint.

3. 3
   Remove the lower arm from the steering knuckle using the SST (09568-4R100).

   1. Insert the support bolt (A) into the bolt hole.
   2. Install the support housing (B) on the front axle.
   3. Tighten the bolt (C).

      

      

4. 4
   Disconnect the ball joint to loosen the nut (A).

   Tightening torque: 117.7 ~ 137 N·m

   

   Using a plastic hammer, separate the ball joint. Do not damage the lower arm.

5. 5
   Install a new ball joint and tighten the nut (A).

Tightening torque: 117.7 ~ 137 N·m

Inspection

1. 1
   Check the ball joint dust boot for wear and damage.
2. 2
   Inspect the lower arm for deformation.
3. 3
   Inspect all bolts and nuts.
4. 4
   If grease is leaking from the ball joint, replace it.
5. 5
   Check the ball joint by moving it by hand. If the ball joint has play, replace it.