TL FWD V6-3.5L (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 parking brake cable mounting bolt (B).
4. Remove the lower arm A mounting bolts, then remove lower arm A.
NOTE: Use new mounting bolts during reassembly.
5. Install lower arm A in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts, 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 the inside of the wheel.
6. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. See: Alignment/Service and Repair