Front lower arm

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the front/rear wheel tire (A).

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

2. 2
   Remove the lower arm bolt and nut.

   Tightening torque: 58.8–71 N·m

   

3. 3
   Remove the front lower arm from the front steering knuckle using SST (0K545-A9100).

   1. After removing the bolts from the front steering knuckle, install and tighten the body support bolt (A).

      

   2. Insert the auxiliary body (B) between the front steering knuckle and the auxiliary body bolt.
   3. Tighten the auxiliary body bolt (C) to increase the front steering knuckle clearance.

      

   4. Install the safety wire.

      

   5. Install the main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.
   6. To prevent the main body from coming off, install the locking clip (B) next to the main body.

      

   7. After installing the body, turn the handle (A) clockwise until the clip engages the lower arm.

      

   8. Slowly tighten the main body bolt (A) and remove the lower arm from the front steering knuckle.

      

4. 4
   Remove the lower arm from the subframe. Tightening torque: (A) 117.7–137 N·m (B) 156.9–176 N·m

   

5. 5
   Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. 6
   Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels – Wheel Alignment)
7. 7
   Remove the front lower arm. (Refer to Suspension System — "Front Lower Arm").
8. 8
   Remove the snap ring (A) from the lower arm ball joint.

   

9. 9
   Using a press, remove the ball joint (A) from the lower arm.

   

10. 10
    Using a press, install a new ball joint.

    

Inspection

1. 1
   Inspect the bushing for wear and damage.
2. 2
   Inspect the lower arm for bending or cracks.
3. 3
   Inspect the lower arm for deformation.
4. 4
   Check all bolts and nuts.