Arm, Lower Control: Removal

NOTE:

Before proceeding. Refer to FRONT, WARNING .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the wheel mounting bolts and the tire and wheel assembly.

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Remove and DISCARD the lower ball joint nut (1).
Using (special tool #C-4150A, Press, Ball Joint), separate the lower ball joint stud from the control arm.

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NOTE:
Make sure the ball joint boot does not get cut when separating the ball joint stud from the control arm .

NOTE:
After separating the control arm from the knuckle, do not let it swing rapidly back up. This can tear the ball joint dust boot .
Insert a pry bar (1) in the opening between the control arm front mounting bolt and the front fascia support beam.
Pry down on the control arm (2) until the ball joint stud is clear of the control arm, then push the knuckle assembly to the side when it is clear of the ball joint stud and slowly release the control arm.
Remove the lower load beam. Refer to LOAD BEAM, LOWER, REMOVAL .

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Remove and DISCARD the front lower control arm bolt (3). Then remove the bolt attaching the lower control arm to the front suspension crossmember.

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Remove and DISCARD the rear lower control arm nut (1). Then remove the lower control arm bolt.
Remove the lower control arm from the crossmember.