Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Rear Axle 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 rear spring. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement .
1	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure: Using the CH 43631: remover, remove the lower control arm from the knuckle. Tighten: 40 N.m plus an additional 125 degrees (30 lb ft) plus an additional 125 degrees Special Tools: CH 43631: Ball Joint Remover
2	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Nut (Qty: 2)
3	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Bolt (Qty: 2) Tighten: 100 N.m plus an additional 90 degrees (74 lb ft) plus an additional 90 degrees
4	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm