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Lower Arm (64.35.43): Removal

All vehicles 

  1. Make sure the park brake is in the off position.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire.

    For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE (74.20.05) .

  3. Detach the shock absorber assembly from the lower arm.
    Fig 1: Locating Shock Absorber Assembly Bolt
    G06387248Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Detach the stabilizer bar link.
    Fig 2: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Bolt
    G06387249Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Vehicles without Brembo brakes 

    CAUTION: The brake caliper must be supported at all times.
  6. Detach the brake caliper and secure to one side.
    • Remove and discard the brake caliper retaining bolts.
      Fig 3: Locating Brake Caliper Retaining Bolts
      G06387250Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Vehicles with Brembo brakes 

    CAUTION: The brake caliper must be supported at all times.
  8. Detach the brake caliper and secure to one side.
    • Remove and discard the brake caliper retaining bolts.
      Fig 4: Locating Brake Caliper Retaining Bolts
      G06387251Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  9. All vehicles 

  10. Remove and discard the retaining clips and reposition the brake disc.
    Fig 5: Locating Brake Disc Retaining Clips
    G06387252Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  11. Detach the lower arm from the wheel hub assembly.
    Fig 6: Locating Wheel Hub Assembly Bolt And Nut
    G06387253Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  12. Remove the lower arm.
    Fig 7: Locating Lower Arm Retaining Bolts
    G06387254Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.