Control Arm: Removal
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Ensure steering column is not locked. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove wiring harness from strut. Remove air suspension height sensor from ball studs.
- Remove and discard cotter pin and slotted nut from tie rod end stud. Using Tie Rod Remover (TOOL-3290-D) and Adapter (T81P-3504-W), separate tie rod end from steering knuckle. DO NOT damage tie rod end seal.
- Remove and discard control arm ball joint nut. Compress front coil spring until lower ball joint clears lower control arm. Without using hammer, separate ball joint from lower control arm. DO NOT damage lower ball joint seal. Remove control arm front and rear mounting nuts and bolt. Remove control arm.