Control Arm: Service and Repair

Fig. 6 Stabilizer Bar Inboard Bracket Bolts:

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly, then protect driveshaft boot with shop towel.
3. Loosen stabilizer bar inboard bracket bolts (B).
4. Remove stabilizer bar outboard mounting brackets.
5. Remove keybolt from lower ball joint.
6. Remove control arm to engine cradle attaching bolts, then the control arm.
7. Inspect lower control arm bushings for damage or excessive wear and replace if necessary.
8. Reverse procedure to install. Torque ball joint keybolt nut and control arm to engine cradle bolt to specifications.