Control Arm Removal

Tools Required: 

KM-333 Ball Joint Remover 

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Let the control arms hang free.
2. Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL .
3. Remove the control arm joint bolt.
4. Disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle assembly.
   Fig 1: Identifying Control Arm Ball Joint & Bolt

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5. Remove the control arm bracket bolts.
6. Remove the stabilizer link.
   Fig 2: Identifying Control Arm Bracket & Bolts

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7. Remove the control arm bolt and control arm assembly.
   Fig 3: Identifying Control Arm Assembly & Bolt

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8. Remove the control arm bracket from the control arm by removing the nut.
   Fig 4: Identifying Control Arm Bracket & Nut

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