Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Do not tighten lower control arm bolts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Remove the lower control arm bolts (5), nuts (2) and washers (4) from the rear axle (1). See Fig 1. Remove the lower control arm bolts, nuts and washers from the underbody pan. Remove the lower control arm (3). See Fig 1. Position and align the lower control arm (3) to the rear axle (1) and the underbody pan. See Fig 1. Install the lower control arm bolts (5), washers (4) and nuts (2) to the rear axle (1) from the inboard side out. See Fig 1. Tighten the lower control arm bolts (5) to 118 N.m (87 lb ft). Remove the adjustable rear axle support. Lower the vehicle.