ARM, Lower Control: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding. See Warning .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure

Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting Nuts
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Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 2: Front Knuckle Mounting
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Remove the nut (5) and pinch bolt (4) clamping the ball joint (6) stud to the knuckle (3).

Fig 3: Separate Ball Joint From Knuckle
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CAUTION: Upon removing the knuckle from the ball joint stud, do not pull outward on the knuckle. Pulling the knuckle outward at this point can separate the inner C/V joint on the halfshaft thus damaging it.

CAUTION: Use care when separating the ball joint stud (4) from the knuckle (1), so the ball joint seal does not get cut.
Using an appropriate prying tool (2), separate the ball joint stud (4) from the knuckle (1) by prying down on lower control arm (3) and up against the ball joint boss on the knuckle.

Fig 4: Lower Control Arm Mounting
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Remove the front bolt (2) attaching the lower control arm (3) to the front suspension crossmember (4).
Remove the nut (1) on the rear bolt attaching the lower control arm (3) to the front suspension crossmember (4). Remove the bolt.
Remove the lower control arm (3) from the crossmember (4).