Lower Control Arm: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LS 430, 2003 Lexus LS 430, and 2002 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ignition off.
- Remove front wheel.
- Remove clip and nut from tie rod end. See Fig 1.
- Using Special Tool (09610-20012), disconnect tie rod end from lower ball joint. See Figure.
- Remove bolts and disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
- Remove clip and nut. Using Special Tool (09628-62011), disconnect lower ball joint from lower control arm. See Figure.
- On vehicles without electronic modulated air suspension, remove shock absorber. See SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING .
- On vehicles with electronic modulated air suspension, remove pneumatic cylinder. See PNEUMATIC CYLINDER .
- Place matchmarks on camber adjusting cam and suspension member. See Fig 2.
- Remove nut, bolt and lower control arm with bracket. See Fig 3.
- Remove adjusting cam bolt, nut, adjusting cam and lower control arm.
- Using Special Tool (09613-26010, 09950-00020, 09950-60010 - 09951-00650) and a press, remove bushing. See Fig 4. For Special Tool (09613-26010), use 2 thicker half-rings as a pair.