STS RWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2006)
9. Loosen the power steering gear retaining bolts and raise the power steering gear.
Important: Will need to raise the power steering gear to have clearance when removing the rear lower control arm to frame retaining bolt.
10. Remove the lower control arm to cradle nuts.
11. Remove the lower control arm to cradle bolts.
12. Remove the lower control arm by lowering the lower control arm at the frame and moving the ball stud upwards.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower control arm by installing the lower control arm on the ball stud and moving the lower control arm up to the cradle.
2. Install the lower control arm to cradle bolts.
3. Install the lower control arm to cradle nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 135 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.