Lower Control Arm: Removal

Turn off air suspension switch, located behind trim panel in left side of trunk. See Figure . Using a body hoist, raise vehicle.
Remove wire retainers and parking brake cable retainers from lower control arm. Disconnect rear height sensor from link from ball stud pin on lower control arm (right front only). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Locating Height Sensor Link
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Mark position of notch on adjustment cam. See Fig 2 . Remove torsion spring retaining clamp at spindle.

Fig 2: Marking Rear Toe Adjustment Cam
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Remove nut from inner pivot bolt on inboard bushing on lower control arm. Install Torsion Spring Remover (T88P-5310-A) on lower control arm. See Fig 3 . Pry upward on torsion spring remover with a 3/4" drive ratchet to relieve pressure on inner pivot bolt.

Fig 3: Relieving Torsion Spring Tension
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Pull out on spindle to relieve pressure on inner pivot bolt. Remove inner pivot bolt and lower control arm. Remove nut retaining torsion spring to lower control arm. Separate torsion spring from lower control arm. Remove lower control arm-to-spindle bolt. Remove lower control arm.