SRX AWD V6-3.6L (2008)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Tools Required
J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Spoilers, Flaps, and Air Dams/Air Dam/Service and
Repair) .
4. Remove the shock module yoke from the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Module Yoke Replacement (See: Suspension Strut / Shock
Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Suspension Shock Absorber/Shock Module Yoke Replacement) .
Notice: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools
are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
7. Remove the ABS wire harness from the lower control arm.
