Saturn 22671495 Control Arm

Loosen the wheel lug nuts on the side to be disassembled. Apply the parking brake, raise the front of the vehicle, support it securely on jackstands and remove the wheel. Remove the pinch bolt securing the balljoint to the control arm. Use a prybar to disconnect the control arm balljoint from the steering knuckle. To detach the control arm balljoint from the steering knuckle, remove the nut and bolt, then pry the balljoint out of the steering knuckle with a large prybar or screwdriver. Remove the bolts that attach the control arm to the subframe. Remove the control arm. Check the control arm for distortion and the bushings for wear, replacing parts as necessary. Do not attempt to straighten a bent control arm. If the bushings are cracked or show signs of wear, take the control arm to an automotive machine shop and have the bushings replaced. Installation is the reverse of removal, tighten all of the fasteners to the specific torque values. Before tightening the control arm pivot bolls, raise the outer end of the control arm with a floor jack to simulate normal ride height. Install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the specific torque. It's a good idea to have the front wheel alignment checked and, if necessary, adjusted after this job has been performed.