FAQ for Control Arm Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the retaining bolts for the brake hose and wheel speed sensor brackets?
A:
You can tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear axle lower control arm?
A:
The procedure is to remove the following: the lower control arm retaining nuts, the lower control arm retaining bolt, and the lower control arm.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the upper control arm retaining nut?
A:
You can tighten the upper control arm retaining bolts to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the lower control arm retaining nuts?
A:
You can tighten the nuts to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: What tool can be used to disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle?
A:
You can use J 43631 and J 45851.
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29/10/2022 Q: What tool can you use to disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle?
A:
You can use the J 42188-B.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should you do before replacing the rear axle upper control arm?
A:
You should raise and support the vehicle.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the lower control arm retaining nut?
A:
You can tighten the lower control arm retaining bolts to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
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