Lower Control Arm: Removal
- Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove wheel assembly. Place jack under control arm and raise assembly slightly. Disconnect shock absorber lower mount. Disconnect all wiring interfering with arm removal.
- Remove exhaust-to-rear suspension mounting bracket. Remove hub carrier fulcrum shaft securing nut. Remove fulcrum shaft. Reposition drive shaft/hub assembly upward and secure with suitable restraint. Loosen and remove shock absorber lower securing nut. Cut and remove harness-to-wishbone tie wraps.
- Remove differential strut-to-upper mounting bracket securing bolts. Lower jack to allow removal of control arm pivot bolt. Remove control arm pivot bolt. Remove control arm spacer tube and washers. Remove control arm from vehicle.