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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Metro 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Wheel Alignment 🢒 Lower Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 175903 Size: MH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the following components from the control arm (7):
    3. • The nut that retains the stabilizer shaft link
    • The washer
    • The insulator
  3. Remove the bolt that retains the ball stud.
  4. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle.
  5. Bend the locking tabs.

    6. Object Number: 175906 Size: MH
  6. Remove the 2 bolts from the control arm front bracket.
  7. Remove the 2 bolts from the control arm rear bracket (13).
  8. Remove the control arm rear bracket.
  9. Remove the control arm (6) from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the front bracket (10) from the control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 175906 Size: MH
  1. Install the control arm (6) to the vehicle.
  2. Install 2 bolts and the front bracket (10) to the control arm. DO NOT tighten the bolts.
  3. Install 2 bolts and the rear bracket (13) to the control arm. DO NOT tighten the bolts.
  4. Install the ball joint (5) to the knuckle (2).
  5. Install the nut and the bolt (3) in order to retain the ball joint. DO NOT tighten the nut or the bolt.
  6. Install the following components to the control arm (6):
    7. • The stabilizer shaft link insulator
    • The washer
    • The nut
  7. Lower the vehicle.

    8. Important: The weight of the vehicle must be on the tires.

  8. Raise the vehicle on an alignment rack. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  9. Lift up and push down the front bumper in order to stabilize the suspension.

    10. 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.

  10. Tighten the 2 bolts that retain the rear mounting bracket to the control arm.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

  11. Tighten the 2 bolts that retain the front mounting bracket to the control arm.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).

  12. Tighten the nut and the bolt that retain the ball joint.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the nut and the bolt to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  13. Tighten the nut that retains the stabilizer shaft link.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 28 N·m (20 lb ft).

  14. Measure the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.
  15. Adjust the toe, if necessary. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.