Lower Arm: Removal
CAUTION:
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 parts, 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.
- Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).
- Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle .
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
- Remove and discard the lower arm rearward nut and bolt.
- Remove and discard the lower arm forward nut and bolt.
- Remove the shock absorber lower nut, bolt and the lower arm.
- Discard the shock absorber lower nut.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the lower shock nut, lower arm forward nut or lower arm rearward nut until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.