Lower Arm: Removal

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assembly. Remove stabilizer bar control link nut and bolt. See Fig 1. Remove lower strut bolt. Remove lower arm-to-crossmember bolts. Remove lower arm-to-knuckle bolts. Remove lower arm. Inspect arm for damage, cracks and deformation. Check for damaged or worn bushings.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Lower Arm Assembly

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