Lower Arm: Removal
- Place vehicle into access mode.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
- Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
- Using the special tool, release the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
- Mark the position of the bolts in relation to the chassis brackets.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disconnect the shock absorber and spring assembly from the lower arm.
- Remove the nut and bolt.
- Remove the lower arm.
- Release the lower arm from the subframe and reposition downwards.
- Rotate the lower arm and position forward to release from the wheel knuckle.
WARNING:
Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
CAUTION:
Only displace the wheel knuckle sufficiently outboard to release the lower arm past the undertray. This will prevent the inboard driveshaft joint from separating. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTE:
Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.