Lower Arm

Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

2. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

   Using a crowfoot wrench, remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.
   • To install, tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).

3. NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

   Push the lower arm downward until the ball joint is clear of the wheel knuckle.

4. Remove and discard the lower arm forward bolt.
   • To install, tighten the new bolt to 185 Nm (136 lb-ft).

5. Remove and discard the lower arm rearward nuts and bolts.
   • To install, tighten the new nuts to 99 Nm (73 lb-ft).
   • Install the new lower arm rearward bolts from the bottom of the lower arm bushing with the nuts on top.

6. If necessary, remove the lower arm rearward bushing. For additional information, refer to Lower Arm Bushing in this section.

7. NOTICE: The lower arm forward bolt must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the wheels and tires or damage to the bushings may occur.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.