Front Lower Control Rear Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Lower Control Rear Arm

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Front Rear Lower Control Arm Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Using the J-38892: separator, remove the front rear lower control arm from the knuckle. Using a torque angle meter, tighten the nut. Tip: If servicing the steering knuckle, it is NOT necessary to completely remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Tighten: 40 N.m (30 lb ft) plus an additional 90 degrees Special Tools: J-38892: Ball Joint Separator For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut
3	Front Lower Control Arm Bolt Tighten: 50 N.m (37 lb ft) plus an additional 120 degrees
4	Front Lower Control Arm Procedure: Check and adjust the front wheel alignment, if needed. Refer to Front Camber Adjustment .