Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Lower Control Arm
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and support the rear axle.
2. Remove the lower suspension arm nut and bolt from the axle bracket.
3. Remove the nut and bolt from the frame rail and remove the lower suspension arm.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the lower suspension arm in the axle bracket and frame rail bracket.
Note: The end of the arm with the oval bushing attaches to the axle bracket.
2. Install the axle bracket bolt and nut finger tight.
3. Install the frame rail bracket bolt and nut finger tight.
4. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
5. With the vehicle on the ground tighten the nut at the frame to 156 Nm (115 ft. lbs.). Tighten the nut at the axle bracket to 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.).
Upper Control Arm
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack.
