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2B-16 Front Suspension:
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Special tool
J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to "Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle: ".
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to "Tire
and Wheel Removal and Installation: ".
3. Remove the lower ball joint stud cotter pin. Discard
the cotter pin.
4. Loosen the ball stud nut until the nut is level with the
top of the ball stud.
5. Using J-42188-B, separate the lower control arm
from the steering knuckle.
6. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut.
7. Remove the control arm-to-frame front bolt and nut.
Discard the bolt and nut.
8. Remove the control arm-to-frame rear bolts and
nuts. Discard the bolts and nuts.
9. Remove the control arm.
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