Lower Control Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Lower Control Arm

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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 .
1	Front Lower Control Rear Mount Nut (Qty: 2)
2	Front Lower Control Rear Mount 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: additional 85 degrees.
3	Front Lower Control Front Mount Nut
4	Front Lower Control Front Rear Mount Bolt Procedure: DO NOT re-use the bolts. Discard and replace with NEW only. Tighten: First Pass: 70 N.m (52 lb ft). Final Pass: additional 85 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 . 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 . Tip: If removing the lower control arm to service the lower control arm bushing, loosen the bolt before removing the lower control arm.