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Front Lower Control Rear Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Front Lower Control Rear Arm, Bolt And Nuts
GM2193034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1 Front Rear Lower Control Arm Nut
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Using the J-42188:  separator, remove the front rear lower control arm from the knuckle.
  2. Using a torque angle meter, tighten the nut.

Tip:  If servicing the steering knuckle, it is NOT necessary to completely remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.

Tighten:  40 N.m (30 lb ft) plus an additional 90 degrees


Special Tools: 
J-42188:  Ball Joint Separator
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2 Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut
3 Front Lower Control Arm Bolt

Tighten:  50 N.m (37 lb ft) plus an additional 120 degrees

4 Front Lower Control Arm
Procedure: 
Check and adjust the front wheel alignment, if needed. Refer to Front Camber Adjustment .