Lower Control Arm: Removal

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For an exploded view see Fig 1.

Remove engine assembly with transaxle. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate ENGINE MECHANICAL article in ENGINES.
Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator. See Fig 2.
Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the lower suspension arm. See Fig 3.
Remove the bolt and nut on the rear side of the lower suspension arm. Remove the lower suspension arm. Remove the lower suspension arm bushing stopper from the lower suspension arm shaft. See Fig 4.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Suspension Lower Arm

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Fig 2: Removing Transverse Engine Mounting Insulator

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Fig 3: Removing Lower Suspension Arm Bolts (Front Side)

Fig 4: Removing Lower Suspension Arm & Sub-Assembly Bolt & Nut (Rear Side)