RL V6-3.7L (2009)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Rear Control Arm Replacement
Rear Control Arm Replacement
1. Raise the rear 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 rear wheel.
3. Remove the control arm mounting nut (A) and the washer (B) from the knuckle side.
NOTE: Use a new control arm mounting nut during reassembly.
4. Mark the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (C) and the adjusting cam (D), then remove the self-locking nut (E), the adjusting cam, and the
adjusting bolt.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut and a new adjusting bolt during reassembly.
5. Remove the control arm (F).
6. Install the control arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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First, install the components and lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully
tightening to the specified torque values.
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Align the cam positions of the adjusting bolt and adjusting cam with the marked positions when tightening.
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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces on the brake disc/drum and inside of the wheel.
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Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. See: Alignment/Service and Repair
