RL V6-3.7L (2009)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair
2. Remove the front wheels taking care not to scratch the caliper.
3. Remove the holder (A) from the knuckle (B).
NOTE: Use a new flange bolt and a new self-locking nut during reassembly.
4. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the lower ball joint castle nut (B), then remove the nut.
NOTE:
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To avoid damaging the ball joint, install a hex nut on the threads of the ball joint.
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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
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Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
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Insert a new cotter pin into the ball joint pin hole from the rear to the front of vehicle, and bend its end as shown.
5. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the holder using the ball joint remover. See: Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Ball Joint Removal
6. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and the washer (B), See: Stabilizer Bar/Stabilizer Link/Service and Repair/Front Stabilizer Link
Removal/Installation then remove the damper fork mounting nut (C) and the bolt (D).
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut, a new damper fork mounting nut and a new bolt during reassembly.
