LW2 V6-3.0L VIN R (2000)
12.
Test drive vehicle at highway speed to verify proper repair.
FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM - REAR BUSHINGS
Important:
Only perform this procedure on vehicles built before and including VIN YY697118. Vehicles built after VIN YY697118 were built with the
updated front lower control arm rear bushings already installed. The front lower control arm bushings must be replaced in pairs. Do not replace
front lower control arm bushings on only one side of the vehicle.
Important:
Since only the front lower control arm rear bushings are being replaced and the geometry of the front lower control arms remains unchanged,
no front end wheel alignment is necessary after performing this procedure.
1.
Remove lower splash shield from frame on right side of vehicle.
2.
Remove ball stud bolt and nut.
Note:
Care must be taken to prevent damage to speed sensor ring on ABS equipped vehicles. Minor surface damage to speed sensor ring can result in
ABS system malfunction.
3.
Separate ball stud from steering knuckle using a pry bar.
4.
Remove lower control arm to frame assembly bolts and discard.
5.
Remove lower control arm from vehicle.