Lower Arm: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove the 11 screws and 2 clips and remove the front under body shield.
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NOTE: If equipped.
Remove the 2 screws and remove the shield.
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NOTE: If equipped. LH or RH as necessary.
Remove the retainers and shields as needed.
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NOTE: The front suspension height sensor must be disconnected from the lower control arm prior to servicing suspension components or damage to the suspension height sensor and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensor will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.
Remove the front height sensor arm bracket bolt and position the front height sensor arm bracket aside.
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NOTE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.
Remove and discard the lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut and separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
- Remove and discard the 1 forward and 2 rearward lower arm bolts and remove the lower arm.