VERACRUZ(EN) >2008 > G 3.8 DOHC > Suspension System > Front Suspension System > Front Lower Arm>Repair procedures  
REMOVAL
1.
Remove the front wheel & tire.
2.
Remove the split pin, bolt, and nut (A).
3.
Disconnect the lower arm (B) ball joint with the knuckle.

4.
Loosen the bolts and nut (A, B) and then remove the lower arm from the sub-frame.

INSTALLATION
1.
Install the front lower arm to the sub-frame and then tighten the bolts (A, B) and nuts.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
140 ~ 160 (14.0 ~ 16.0, 101 ~ 116)

2.
Connect the lower arm (B) ball joint with the knuckle and then tighten the bolt and nut (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

3.
Install the split pin to the bolt.

4.
Install the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)

INSPECTION
1.
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2.
Check the lower arm for deformation.
3.
Check the all bolts and nuts.