Control Arm: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Using the (09568-34000) Special Service Tool (SST), disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle.

NOTE: Be sure to tie a cord to the special tool and to a nearby part.





2. Remove the stabilizer link mounting self-locking nut, and detach the stabilizer bar from the lower arm.





3. Remove the lower arm mounting nut and bolt.

BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER REPLACEMENT





1. Using a screwdriver, remove the dust cover from the lower arm ball joint.
2. Remove the snap ring.





3. Using the special tools, remove the ball joint from the lower arm assembly.





4. Press fit the ball joint into the lower arm assembly.

LOWER ARM BUSHING (A) REPLACEMENT





1. Install the (09545-34000,09545-28100) Special Service Tools (SSTs) on the lower arm.
2. Press out the bushing.





3. Apply soap solution to the following portions.
a. Outer surface of the new bushing.
b. Inner surface of the lower arm bushing mount.
c. Inner surface of the special tools.





4. Install the special tools and the new bushing onto the lower arm.
5. Press fit the bushing into the lower arm bushing mount.
6. Center the bushing by the following procedure, if necessary. Reset the special tools and lower arm, then center the bushing.

NOTE: After centering the bushing, wipe off the soap solution.

LOWER ARM BUSHING (B) REPLACEMENT





1. After positioning the lower arm bushing (B) at the angle indicated in the illustration, install the self-locking nut.





2. Press fit the lower arm mounting shaft and tighten the shaft mounting nut to 90-110 Nm (68-80 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Before installing the control arm, check it for the following.

- Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.

- Check the clamp for deterioration or damage.

- Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.

- Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the lower arm mounting bracket to the lower arm.Tighten the lower arm mounting bracket to 95-120 Nm (69-87 ft. lbs.) and the lower arm mounting bolt to 60-80 Nm (43-58 ft. lbs.).





2. Tighten the stabilizer link with a (14 mm or 9/16 inch) spanner wrench, then install the self locking nut.

INSPECTION OF BALL JOINTS
1. Remove the ball joint assembly from the lower arm.
2. Inspect the ball joints for rotation condition by doing the following.





- As shown in the figure, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times.

- Using a torque gauge, measure rotation starting torque. The rotation conditions [Standard vales] should be as follows. The vertical play should be 0 Nm (0 ft. lbs.), the rotation starting torque should be 2-10 Nm (17.7-88.5 ft. lbs.) and the rotating torque should be 2-3.5 Nm (17.7-30.3 ft. lbs.).