Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Raise and support the rear axle at the designed D-height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications (Trim Height Specifications).
3. If equipped with air suspension, depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization (Air Suspension Depressurization).
4. Remove the rear axle lower control arm to the axle mounting nut and bolt.




5. Remove the rear axle lower control arm to the frame mounting nut and bolt.
6. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the lower control arm.
2. Install the rear axle lower control arm to the frame mounting nut and bolt.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the rear axle lower control arm to the axle mounting bolt and nut and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
4. Remove the rear axle support.
5. Lower the vehicle.