To remove the lower control arm, first loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and securely support it on jackstands placed under the frame rails before removing the wheel. Next, disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the lower control arm, and for 4WD models, remove the
Torsion Bar. Detach the
Shock Absorber from the lower control arm, and if working on a 4WD model, remove the
Steering Knuckle. To free the lower control arm balljoint stud from the steering knuckle, loosen the balljoint nut a few turns without removing it, then use a balljoint remover to break the balljoint loose from the knuckle, followed by removing the nut. If working on a 2WD model, mark the positions of the adjustment cams to the frame. Remove the lower control arm pivot bolts and nuts, noting the installation direction of the bolts, then pull the lower control arm from its frame brackets, slipping the balljoint stud out of the steering knuckle. For installation, reverse the removal steps, aligning the marks made on the adjustment cams and the frame for 2WD models, and ensure all fasteners are tightened to the specified torque values. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, tighten the lug nuts to the torque, and have the front end alignment checked and adjusted if necessary.