April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Lower Control Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Lower Control Arm

GM2370736

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 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 . Remove the wheel house splash shield. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement . If servicing the right lower control arm, reposition the heater water auxiliary pump and bracket to the side. DO NOT drain the cooling system. Refer to Heater Water Auxiliary Pump Replacement .
1	Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut (Qty: 2)
2	Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure DO NOT re-use the bolts. Discard and replace with NEW only. Tighten First Pass: 70 N.m (52 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 80 degrees
3	Front Lower Control Arm Front Nut
4	Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt Procedure DO NOT re-use the bolts. Discard and replace with NEW only. Raise front lower control arm to trim height. Tighten First Pass: 70 N.m (52 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 80 degrees
5	Front Lower Control Arm Procedure Remove the speed sensor electrical harness from the front lower control arm. Remove the lower control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement . NOTE: If removing the lower control arm to service the lower control arm bushing, loosen the bolt before removing the lower control arm. If removing the lower control arm to service the bushing, refer to Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement . Check and adjust the front camber. Refer to Front Camber Adjustment .