RL V6-3.7L (2009)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Rear Lower Arm A Replacement
Rear Lower Arm A 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 lower arm A mounting nut (B), the washers (C) and the mounting bolt (D) from the knuckle side.
NOTE: Use new lower arm A mounting nuts and bolts during reassembly.
4. Remove the self-locking nut (E), the washers (F), and the flange bolt (G), then remove the lower arm A.
5. Install the lower arm A 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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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
