Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Components

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Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Tool Required: J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement . Remove the rear leveling sensor link from the control arm, if equipped. Refer to Automatic Level Control Sensor Replacement . Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement . Remove the rear suspension support. Refer to Rear Support Replacement .
1	Rear Adjusting Link Nut Tighten: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 180 degrees
2	Rear Adjusting Link Tip: Use the J 24319-B to remove the adjusting link from the control arm.
3	Rear Control Arm Nut (Qty: 2) Tighten: 91 N.m (267 lb ft).
4	Rear Control Arm Bolt (Qty: 2) Tip: Support the control arm before removing the bolts.
5	Rear Control Arm