TL V6-3.2L (2004)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower Arm
Lower Arm Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint thread protector 07AAF-SEPA200
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Ball joint remover 07AAF-SEPA100
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the front wheels, taking care not to scratch the calipers on M/T model.
3. Remove the damper fork (A) from the damper (B) and lower arm (C).
NOTE: During installation, insert the damper fork into the damper lower end so the aligning tab (D) is aligned with the slot (E) in the damper
fork. Replace the damper fork mounting nut (F) with a new one.
4. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), then disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm (E).