Control Arm Replacement

Fig 1: Front Lower Control Rear Arm, Bolt And Nuts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Front Lower Control Rear Arm Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Using the J-42188 separator, remove the front lower control rear arm from the steering knuckle. Using a EN 45059 kit, tighten the nut. First Pass: 60 N.m (44 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 120 degrees TIP: If servicing the steering knuckle, it is NOT necessary to completely remove the front lower control rear arm from the vehicle. Separate the front lower control rear arm from the steering knuckle. Special Tools EN 45059 Torque Angle Kit J-42188 Ball Joint Separator For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	Front Lower Control Arm Front Nut
3	Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt Tighten 60 N.m (44 lb ft) plus an additional 120 degrees
4	Front Lower Control Rear Arm Procedure Check and adjust the front wheel alignment, if needed. Refer to Front Caster and Camber Adjustment .