Lower Control Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rear Axle Lower Control Arm (GNC)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the rear spring. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator and Jounce Bumper Replacement (GNC) .
1	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten First Pass: 90 N.m (66 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 60 degrees Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Washer
3	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Bolt Procedure Remove and discard the bolt. DO NOT reuse, replace with NEW only.
4	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Nut
5	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Bolt CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Remove and discard the bolt. DO NOT reuse, replace with NEW only. Tighten First Pass: 70 N.m (51 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 90 degrees Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
6	Rear Lower Control Arm Procedure Check the rear alignment after installation. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .