Front Lower Control Arm Removal And Installation/Replacement

Mobile Repair Possible:  No

Removal Procedure: 

1. Remove the front wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2. Remove underbody thrust panel. Refer to UNDERBODY THRUST PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
3. Remove underbody air shield. Refer to UNDERBODY FRONT AIR SHIELD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
4. Remove or disconnect the front level sensor (Left side) from the front lower control arm. Refer to FRONT SUB FRAME LEVEL SENSOR ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT 

   Remove the front sub frame/engine cradle. Refer to FRONT SUB FRAME/ENGINE CRADLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT 

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5. Remove and discard the torque prevailing bolt (1).

   Replace with new only 

   Torque - First Pass: 148 Nm 

   Torque - Final Pass: 45° Rotation Angle 

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6. Remove and discard the torque prevailing bolt (1).

   Replace with new only 

   Torque - First Pass: 148 Nm 

   Torque - Final Pass: 45° Rotation Angle 

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7. Remove or loosen the 2 bolts (1) from lower ball joint assembly.

   Torque: 165 Nm

8. Remove the lower control arm off the front sub frame.

Replacement Procedure: 

1. The 3 lower control arm bushes are not serviceable. If these are damaged the whole lower control arm needs to be replaced.

Installation Procedure: 

1. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the following.

   All fasteners must be tightened to torque specifications! 

2. Counteract nuts when tightening.
   NOTE: Safety-relevant procedure step 
   Failure to discard the specified component(s) may cause damage to the vehicle or vehicle components.

   • Fasteners highlighted as torque prevailing must be discarded and not re-used.
   • Replace with new Bolts only.
3. Install the front sub frame/engine cradle. Refer to FRONT SUB FRAME/ENGINE CRADLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT