For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

J 42188 Ball Joint Separator

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
4. Turn the knuckle to the left.
5. Using the proper size allen wrench and wrench, loosen the lower ball joint nut.
6. Using the J 42188 Ball Joint Separator (1), remove the lower ball joint from the knuckle.
7. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
8. Remove the front lower control arm front nut (4) from the stud (3).
9. Remove the lower control arm rear nut (2) and bolt (1).
10. Remove the front lower control arm from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the front lower control arm in the frame.
2. Install the front lower control arm rear nut (2) and bolt (1). Hand tighten the rear nut (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the front lower control arm front nut (4) and the stud (3) and tighten to 195 N·m (144 lb ft).

Note: Use the appropriate size wrench to hold the bolt while torquing the nut.

4. Tighten the front rear lower control arm rear nut (2) to 150 N·m (111 lb ft)..
5. Install the lower ball joint in the knuckle.
6. Install the ball joint nut and tighten to 40 N·m (30 lb ft) plus 120 degrees.
7. Install the outer tie rod end. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.