OEM Buick Rainier Control Arm Bracket

Buick Rainier Control Arm Bracket Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Mount Bracket, Passenger Side
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  Q: How to replace the lower control arm bracket on Buick Rainier?

  A:

  In order to replace the lower Control Arm bracket, first, lift and support the vehicle, and then remove the tire and wheel assembly. Next, unfasten the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut off and undo the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower Control Arm. Take off the lower Control Arm to lower Control Arm bracket mounting nuts, paying attention to the direction in which the bolts are removed for re-assembly and then the removal of the lower Control Arm to lower Control Arm bracket mounting bolts keeping the Axle Shaft engaged with the transmission. Pivot the lower Control Arm upside and outwards to access the lower Control Arm bracket, and remove lower Control Arm bracket mounting bolts from the frame and gets rid of the lower Control Arm bracket. For installation, join the bottom Control Arm bracket to the vehicle, thread in the lower portion arm bracket fastening screws to the frame, at that point, tighten the front lower Control Arm bracket fastening bolt to 260 nm (192 ft. Lbs.) and the rear lower Control Arm bracket attaching bolt to 240 nm (177 ft. Lbs.). Next, install the lower Control Arm to the lower Control Arm bracket making sure that it remains parallel to the bracket during the time of installation and tightening of the mounting bolts and nuts so as to achieve correct alignment of the lower Control Arm bushings. Fit the lower Control Arm to lower Control Arm bracket mounting nuts and tighten it up to 110 nm (81 ft. Lbs.). It is important to replace the washer that located between the stabilizer shaft link and the lower Control Arm with the identical washer, since you should not use the normal washers. Then, attach the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower Control Arm and the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut, which should be tightened to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.) after installing). Finally, replace the tire and the wheel, lower the vehicle, and inspect the front wheel alignment.