Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Lower Control Arm

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and suitably 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 coil spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
1	Lower Control Arm to Support Bolt/Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 110 N.m (81 lb ft)
2	Lower Control Arm TIP: After installation, check the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Raise and suitably 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 coil spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .

Lower Control Arm to Support Bolt/Nut

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
110 N.m (81 lb ft)

Lower Control Arm
TIP: After installation, check the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .