Lower Control Arm: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Unload torsion bar tension. See Figure . Count exact number of tool turns for reassembly reference. Slide torsion bar forward to remove adjuster arm. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove drive axle nut. Remove stabilizer bar from vehicle. See STABILIZER BAR . Remove shock absorber from vehicle. See SHOCK ABSORBERS . Separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle. See LOWER BALL JOINT .
- Remove lower control arm pivot bolts, nuts and washers. Remove lower control arm from vehicle. See Figure . Replace bushings and/or bumper as necessary.