Aerostar 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Rear
Lower
Fig. 11 Lower Control Arm Installation
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle.
2.
Using a suitable jack to support rear axle, disconnect shock absorber from lower mounting, then lower axle assembly until all spring pressure is
relieved.
3.
Remove coil spring lower retainer retaining nut, then remove lower retainer and insulator from control arm.
4.
Remove control arm to axle housing and control arm to frame bracket retaining nuts and bolts, then the lower control arm.
5.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. When installing control arm to frame bracket and control arm to axle housing retaining bolts, ensure that bolts are installed with heads
inboard of the brackets as shown, Fig. 11.
b. Do not tighten retaining nuts and bolts until spring has been installed and axle is at normal ride position.
c. Tighten control arm to frame bracket and control arm to axle housing retaining nuts and bolts to specifications then the lower spring retainer
and shock absorber retaining nuts and bolts to specifications.
Upper
Fig. 10 Upper Control Arm Removal