Control Arm Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki Verona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required:

KM-333 Ball Joint Remover

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Let the control arms hang free.
Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL .
Remove the control arm joint bolt.
Disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Arm Ball Joint & Bolt
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Remove the control arm bracket bolts.
Remove the stabilizer link.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Arm Bracket & Bolts
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Remove the control arm bolt and control arm assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Arm Assembly & Bolt
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Remove the control arm bracket from the control arm by removing the nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Control Arm Bracket & Nut
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