Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement AWD

Tools Required

J 41820 Ball Joint/Stud Separator

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake caliper and support the bake caliper. Do not disconnect the bake hose. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.



4. Use a utility stand in order to support the lower control arm.
5. Disconnect the height sensor link from the lower control arm as necessary.



6. Disconnect the speed sensor harness from the control arm.
7. Disconnect speed sensor harness connector.
8. Remove speed sensor connector mounting bracket.
9. Remove stabilizer shaft link from lower control arm . Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
10. Disconnect the shock absorber from the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .



11. Use the J 41820 in order to disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle.



12. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
13. Use the utility stand in order to lower the control arm and relieve the coil spring tension.
14. Remove the utility stand.



15. Carefully remove the coil spring (2) .



16. Make a mark on the lower control arm at the cam indicator (1) .



17. Remove the lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts (1, 5) .
18. Remove the lower control arm.

1. Install the lower control arm to the crossmember.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the bolts (5) and the nuts (4) to the lower control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

3. Install the cam bolt (1) and the cam washer (2) to the lower control arm.

Important: Align the cam indicator to the mark on the lower control arm.

4. Install the cam nut (3) to the lower control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the cam nut to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).




5. Install the spring jounce bumper to the spring.
6. Index and install the spring insulator to the spring (2).
7. Index and install the spring assembly to the control arms (1).



8. Use the utility stand in order to raise the lower control arm.



9. Install the lower ball joint to the knuckle.
10. Install the lower ball joint nut.

Tighten
Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

11. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .



12. Connect the speed sensor harness to the control arm.
13. Install the speed sensor connector mounting bracket.
14. Connect the speed sensor harnesses.
15. Connect the shock absorber to the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
16. Connect the height sensor link to the lower control arm as necessary.
17. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
18. Install the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
19. Lower the vehicle.