17/04/2024 05:55:23

Control Arm Assembly - Rear - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 31031102

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Warning
If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.

Removal

  1. Loosen the LH rear wheel lug nuts.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift
  3. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install)
  4. Remove the mid aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the nut and bolt that attach the LH rear lower control arm to LH rear integral link (torque 130 Nm).
  6. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH rear stabilizer bar link to the LH rear lower control arm (torque 70 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock nut.
  7. Remove the nuts and bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear lower control arm to the rear subframe (torque 115 Nm).
  8. Remove the nut and bolt securing the LH rear lower control arm to the LH rear knuckle (torque 190 Nm), and then remove the arm from the knuckle.

Installation

  1. Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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    Note
    Clean the affected areas before installation.
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    CAUTION
    Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts when the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is in the ride height position.
  2. Transfer the vehicle to a 4 post lift and tighten the suspension fasteners at ride height . See Raise Vehicle - 4 Post Lift.
  3. Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.