Rear

Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

Tools Required
^ J24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear suspension support assembly.
2. Remove the automatic level control height sensor link on the left control arm.





3. Remove the stabilizer link bolt and the nut.
4. Disconnect the antilock brake electrical connector.
5. Remove the wheel bearing and hub.





6. Remove the adjustment link retaining nut from the lower control arm.





7. Using J24319-B, separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.





8. Remove the bolt and the nut securing the lower control arm to the rear suspension support assembly.
9. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower control arm to the rear suspension support assembly.

Important: Tighten the control arm nuts with the vehicle unsupported and resting on the wheels at the normal trim height.

2. Install the lower control arm bolts and the nuts.
3. Install the wheel bearing and hub, if necessary.
4. Connect the antilock brake electrical connector.





5. Install the adjustment link to the lower control arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the adjustment link retaining nut.
Tighten the adjustment link retaining nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 180 degrees.





7. Install the stabilizer link bolt and the nut.
Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the automatic level control height sensor link on the left control arm.
9. Install the rear suspension support assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the control arm nuts to 106 Nm (78 ft. lbs.).