Lower Arm: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel and tire.
Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
1. Remove the pinch bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Separating Lower Ball Joint
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2. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
Support the subframe.

Fig 2: Supporting The Subframe
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Remove the lower arm.
- Remove the lower arm bolts (1).
- Remove the lower arm (2).

Fig 3: Removing Lower Arm

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