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Arm, Lower Control: Removal: 4X2

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
    Fig 1: Steering Knuckle, Lower Control Arm, Shock & Spring
    GC0083194Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Support the lower control arm at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
  4. Remove the shock (3). Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, REMOVAL .
    NOTE:

    Do not allow the caliper to hang freely, support the caliper assembly.

  5. Remove the disc brake caliper adapter. Refer to ADAPTER, DISC BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the rotor.
  7. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
    Fig 2: Coil Spring Compressor Tool
    GC0091563Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Install Front Spring Compressor (special tool #DD-1278, Compressor, Front Spring) (3) up through the lower control arm, coil spring (2) and shock hole in the frame. The bell-shaped adapter goes against the lower control arm. Install the nut on top of the tool at the shock hole.
  9. Tighten the spring compressor nut against bell-shaped adapter finger tight then loosen 1/2 turn to hold the spring in place.
    Fig 3: Separating Upper Ball Joint From Knuckle
    GC0091564Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Separate the upper ball joint (4) from the knuckle (6) using Ball Joint Remover (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint) (5).
  11. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
  12. Remove the lower stabilizer link nut.
    Fig 4: Lower Ball Joint Separation
    GC0083201Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
    2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8677
  13. Remove the lower ball joint nut at the steering knuckle (1).
  14. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using Ball Joint Remover (special tool #8677, Remover, Ball Joint) (2).
    NOTE:

    Do not allow the upper control arm to rebound downward, it must be supported.

    Fig 5: Coil Spring Tool Support
    GC0083202Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Remove the lower control arm support.
  16. Tighten the spring compressor tool to allow clearance for the lower ball joint to be removed out of the knuckle.
  17. Loosen the tension on the spring compressor tool (2) slowly allowing the lower control arm to pivot downward.
  18. Remove the spring compressor tool (2).
  19. Remove coil spring (1) and isolator pad from the vehicle.
  20. Remove the front and rear pivot bolts.
  21. Remove the lower control arm.
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