Lower Control Arm Replacement (FE7)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Replacement (FE7)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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 (FE1 and FE3) or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE7) .
1	Front Lower Ball Joint Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: Use the J 39549 Ball Joint and Tie Rod End Separator to separate the ball joint from the control arm. See Special Tools . 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.