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If damaged, the lower control arm casting is serviced only as a complete assembly. This assembly will include the control arm isolator bushings and the ball joint and grease seal. Inspect the lower control arm for signs of damage from contact with the ground or road debris. If the lower control arm shows any sign of damage, inspect lower control arm for distortion. Do not attempt to repair or straighten a broken or bent lower control arm.
The replaceable components of the lower control arm are: the ball joint, the ball joint grease seal, and the control arm isolator bushings. Inspect both control arm isolator bushings for severe deterioration, and replace if required. Inspect ball joint per inspection procedure and replace if required. Service procedures to replace these components are detailed in the specific component removal and installation.