Lower Arm Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
• Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm (E).
   NOTE: Use the new flange nut during reassembly.
   Fig 1: Flange Nut, Joint Pin, Hex Wrench, Stabilizer Link And Lower Arm With Torque Specifications

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4. Remove the flange bolt (A), and disconnect the damper (B) from the lower arm (C).
   NOTE: Use the new flange bolt during reassembly.
   Fig 2: Flange Bolt, Damper And Lower Arm With Torque Specifications

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5. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B).
   NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin after tightening the castle nut, and bend its end as shown.
   Fig 3: Cotter Pin And Castle Nut With Torque Specifications

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6. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the lower arm using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
   • Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
7. Remove the flange bolt (A), the self-locking cam nut (B), and the adjusting cam collar (C).
   NOTE: Use the flange bolt and a new self locking cam nut during reassembly.
   Fig 4: Flange Bolt, Self-Locking Cam Nut And Adjusting Cam Collar With Torque Specifications

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8. Remove the self-locking nut (D), the adjusting cam plate (E), the adjusting bolt (F), and the lower arm (G).
   NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut and a new adjusting bolt during reassembly.
9. Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening to the specified torque values.
   • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
   • Before connecting the ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the threaded section and tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint connecting hole, the threaded section, and the mating surfaces of the castle nut.
   • Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
   • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
10. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).