FAQ for Control Arm Repair
Q: How to remove the Rear Axle Lower Control Arm (FE7)?
A:
You will need to remove the rear suspension support assembly, the stabilizer link bolt, and the hub and bearing, then remove the support bracket bolts, remove the nuts and bolts securing the control arm to the rear suspension support assembly, and then remove the control arm.
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29/10/2022 Q: What's the preliminary procedure for replacing the Lower Control Arm (FE7)?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the front Lower Control Arm (FE7), tire ad wheel assembly, then remove the front stabilizer shaft link.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: How to remove the Rear Axle Lower Control Arm (W/FE1, FE3)?
A:
You will need to remove the rear suspension support assembly, the stabilizer shaft link bolt, the stabilizer shaft insulators and spacer, the hub and bearing if necessary, then remove the nuts and the bolts securing the control arm to the rear suspension support assembly, finally remove the lower control arm.
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29/10/2022 Q: How many front control arm front nuts are needed when installing the Lower Control Arm (FE7)?
A:
2front control arm front nuts attach.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to install the Rear Axle Lower Control Arm (FE7)?
A:
You may need to install the control arm to the rear suspension support assembly, then install the hub and bearing, if necessary, next install a new stabilizer link bolt and nut, and tighten the new stabilizer link bolt nut to 15 N.m (11 lb-ft), then install the rear suspension support assembly and the support bracket bolts, then lower the vehicle to obtain trim height, and tighten the control arm nuts to 149 N.m (110 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: How to install the Rear Axle Lower Control Arm (W/FE1, FE3)?
A:
You may need to install the lower control arm to the rear suspension support assembly, install the wheel bearing and hub, if necessary, then install the stabilizer shaft link bolt, spacer, insulator, and nut and tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 15 N.m (11 lb-ft), then install the rear suspension support assembly, tighten the control arm nuts and bolts with the vehicle at normal ride height and tighten the control arm nuts to 106 N.m (78 lb-ft), lastly lower the vehicle.
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29/10/2022 Q: How many front control arm front bolts are needed?
A:
2front control arm front bolts attach.
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29/10/2022 Q: How many front control arm front nuts are needed?
A:
2front control arm front nuts attach.
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29/10/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the front control arm front nuts?
A:
The recommended torque is 150 N.m (111 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the front lower ball joint nut?
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The recommended torque is 30 N.m (22 lb in) plus an additional 210 degrees.
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