Control Arm: Service and Repair

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Lower the front suspension crossmember as far as necessary to remove the control arm fasteners. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement (FWD) (Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement (FWD)).




2. Remove the 2 bolts (1, 4) and the 1 nut (3) in order to remove the control arm from the crossmember.



Installation Procedure






Important: DO NOT tighten the nut and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut and the bolts.


1. Install the following components to the crossmember:

* The lower control arm (2)
* The 2 bolts (1, 4)
* The nut (3)

2. Raise and install the lower control arms and the crossmember to the vehicle. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement (FWD) (Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement (FWD)).
3. With the weight of the vehicle on the tire and wheel assemblies, push down on the front bumper 3 times in order to bounce the vehicle and stabilize the suspension.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

4. Tighten the nut and the 2 bolts.

Tighten the nut and the 2 bolts to 137 N.m (101.0 lb ft).

5. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust the wheel alignment if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Service and Repair).