Front Lower Arm

Front Lower Arm

Service Repair No - 60.35.02

Special Service Tools





Removal

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Release the height sensor link.





CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.

4. Using the special tool, release the front lower arm from the wheel knuckle.

^ Remove the nut.





NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

5. Remove the front lower arm.
^ Remove and discard the nut and bolt.





Installation

WARNING: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

CAUTION: Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.

1. Install the front lower arm.
^ Tighten the nut and bolt to 165 Nm (121 ft. lbs.). plus a further 90 degrees.

2. Secure the wheel knuckle to the front lower arm.
^ Tighten the nut to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).

3. Secure the height sensor link.
4. Install the wheel and tire.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).

5. Check, and if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment.