Lower Control Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Replacement (FE1, FE3)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
1	NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Front Lower Ball Joint NutTip: Use the J 39549 to separate the ball joint from the control arm. See Special Tools . Always replace the ball joint nut after it has been used. Tighten: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 210 degrees Special Tools: J 39549 Ball Joint and Tie Rod End Separator. See Special Tools .
2	Front Control Arm Front Nut (Qty: 2) Tighten: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
3	Front Control Arm Front Bolt (Qty: 2) Tip: Remove the bolts from the control arm bracket.
4	Front Control Arm Rear Nut Tip: Do not tighten the control arm nut until the weight of the vehicle is supported by the control arm. The vehicle needs to be sitting at normal trim height. Tighten: 157 N.m (116 lb ft)
5	Front Control Arm Rear Bolt Tip: Remove the bolt from the control arm.
6	Front Control Arm Tip: Remove the control arm from the vehicle.