Lower Control Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Replacement (FE1, FE3)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
1	Front Lower Ball Joint Nut Tip: Use the J 39549 Ball Joint Separator, to separate the ball joint from the control arm. See Special Tools . Always replace the ball joint nut after it has been used. Tighten: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 210 degrees
2	Front Control Arm Front Nuts (Qty: 2) Tighten: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
3	Front Control Arm Front Bolts (Qty: 2) Tip: Remove the bolts from the control arm bracket.
4	Front Control Arm Rear Nut IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the control arm nut until the weight of the vehicle is supported by the control arm. The vehicle needs to be sitting at normal trim height. Tighten: 157 N.m (116 lb ft)
5	Front Control Arm Rear Bolt Tip: Remove the bolt from the control arm.
6	Front Control Arm Tip: Remove the control arm from the vehicle.