Begin by elevating and supporting your vehicle before removing the tire along with wheel to replace the lower Control Arm (1500). Complete the following tasks: first, disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the lower Control Arm and then remove the wheel drive shaft if your vehicle has it. Use mechanics wire or equivalent to support the knuckle assembly and upper Control Arm. First remove the lower
Ball Joint retaining nut before using tools to disassemble the lower shock module bolts from the lower Control Arm. The j 43631 and j 45851 tools should be used to remove the lower Ball Joint connection between the
Steering Knuckle. The nuts securing the lower Control Arm need removal before removing Control Arm hardware consisting of washers and Control Arm bolts. Position the lower Control Arm in the correct location and use Control Arm bolts a well as washers to secure it. Wedge the lower Control Arm retaining nuts right after installation before tightening them to 175 nm (129 lb ft). Lock down the lower Ball Joint inside the Steering Knuckle through the installation of a fresh retaining nut which you should tighten to 125 nm (92 lb ft). Follow the procedure to attach the lower shock absorber module mount bolts before applying 50 nm (37 lb ft) torque. First remove the upper Control Arm's support and Steering Knuckle support before reinstalling the wheel drive shaft when needed. Replace the stabilizer shaft link onto the lower Control Arm and add the tire along with wheel then pull off the support and lower the vehicle. Finally, align the front end.