Lower Control Arm Replacement (FE7)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Lower Control Arm & Components (FE7)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE7) , Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE1 and FE3) .
1	Front Lower Ball Joint Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Use the J 39549 Ball Joint and Tie Rod End Separator to separate the ball joint from the control arm. Always replace the ball joint nut after it has been used. Tighten 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 210 degrees Special Tools J 39549 Ball Joint and Tie Rod End Separator
2	Front Control Arm Rear Nut TIP: Do not tighten the control arm nuts until the weight of the vehicle is supported by the control arm. The vehicle needs to be sitting at normal trim height. Tighten 146 N.m (108 lb ft)
3	Front Control Arm Rear Bolt TIP: Remove the bolt from the control arm.
4	Front Control Arm Front Nut (Qty: 2) Tighten 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
5	Front Control Arm Front Bolt (Qty: 2) TIP: Remove the bolts from the control arm bracket.
6	Front Control Arm TIP: Remove the control arm from the vehicle.