Milan L4-2.3L VIN Z (2006)
with enough force to damage the boot clamp. This will result in a loss of grease from the outer CV joint. Place a block of wood, or similar item,
between the lower arm and the outer CV joint to prevent the lower arm from striking the outer CV joint.
NOTE: Once pressure is applied to the ball joint with the special tool, it may be necessary to tap the wheel knuckle at the ball joint area to
separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
Using the special tools, separate the rear lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
4. Remove the rear lower arm-to-subframe bolt and washer and remove the rear lower arm.
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Discard the bolt and washer.
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To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.), then tighten an additional 90 degrees with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening
position.
5. CAUTION: Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, the suspension must be at the bushing fastener tightening position. Use a
suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to 402 mm (15.83 inch).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Upper Arm
Upper Arm
Special Tool(s)
