Front Lower Arm

Front Lower Arm

Removal

NOTE:
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair




3
CAUTION: Discard the nuts.
NOTE:
Note the fitted position.
Release the forward lower control arm.
- Remove the 2 bolts and discard the nuts.




4
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the air deflector.

Installation





1
NOTE:
This step is only required if previously removed.
Install the air deflector.




2
WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.
Install the forward lower control arm.
- Install the front lower arm inner retaining nut and bolt, but do not fully tighten at this stage.




3 Install the bolt and tighten the new nut to 60 Nm (44 lb.ft) + 135 degrees.
4 Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
5 Lower the vehicle.




6
CAUTION: The final tightening of the front lower arm inner retaining nut and bolt must be carried out with the vehicle on its wheels
Tighten the 14mm bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
7 Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment, and adjust if required.