Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Support the rear axle at curb height.
- Remove the fuel tank shield. Refer to
Fuel Tank Shield Replacement.
- Remove the lower control arm retaining nuts.
- Remove the lower control arm retaining bolt.
- Remove the lower control arm.
Installation Procedure
- Install the lower control arm.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Do not tighten the bolts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.
- Install the lower control arm to axle bolt and nut and tighten the nut to
150 N·m plus an additional 85° (111 lb ft plus an additional 85° .
Note: Do not tighten the bolts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.
- Install the lower control arm to frame bolt and nut and tighten the nut to
150 N·m plus an additional 85° (111 lb ft plus an additional 85° .
- Install the fuel tank shield. Refer to
Fuel Tank Shield Replacement.
- Remove the rear axle support.
- Lower the vehicle.