Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Control Arm, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
-- When reusing the ball joint, clean any remaining locking compound residue off the pin threads.
-- Bring the control arm with the ball joint into the installation position.
There is a risk of damage occurring in the threaded connection area on the wheel bearing housing if the installation position is incorrect.
- Insert the ball joint -1- into the wheel bearing housing -2- up to the contact surface -arrows-.
-- Install the threaded connections for the components with bonded rubber bushings only until the stop, but do not tighten yet.
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten the threaded connections for the suspension when the vehicle is in curb weight position.
-- Lift the wheel bearing in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
-- When tightening the threaded connection -1-, the control arm must be pressed toward the inside of the vehicle.
- Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .
- If the nut -2-, front level control system sensor coupling rod has been loosened: adjust the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .
- If the nut -2-, front level control system sensor coupling rod has been loosened: calibrate the driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.