- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the lower control arm to the subframe retaining nut (2).
- Install NEW lower control arm to the subframe retaining nut (2).
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
- Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
- Determine the actual rear suspension camber angle.
- Adjust the rear suspension camber to specification by turning the lower control arm to subframe retaining bolt (1). For rear suspension camber specifications, refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
- Tighten the lower control arm to subframe retaining bolt (1) and nut (2).
- Verify that camber is still within specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
- If further adjustment is required, adjust as necessary.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
Important: The lower control arm to the subframe retaining bolt (1) and nut (2) eccentric washers (3) are used to adjust rear suspension camber.
Important: Nuts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.
Discard the nut.
Important: The lower control arm to the subframe retaining nut (2) is not to be fully tightened until after the rear suspension camber has been adjusted.
Do not fully tighten at this stage.
Important: Before checking and adjusting any wheel alignment angles bounce the vehicle to settle the suspension at normal ride height.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Important: The weight of the vehicle must be on a level surface such as an alignment rack and on all four wheels before fully tightening the bolts and nuts that have been partially tightened. Failure to comply with this requirement may adversely affect the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
Important: Do not allow the lower control arm to subframe retaining bolt (1) to turn while tightening.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt and nut to 175 N·m (129 lb ft).
