Lower Control Arm: Removal

1993 Jaguar XJ6 BaseSECTION Removal
  1. Remove coil spring. See COIL SPRINGS. Disconnect front brake pad wear sensor connector. Remove brake caliper and brake pads.
  2. Move caliper aside. Using Ball Joint Remover (JD-100), separate tie rod end from steering arm.
  3. Remove steering rack-to-crossmember securing bolts, and remove spacers. Remove upper ball joint securing bolts. Note position of and collect caster adjustment shims. Remove cotter pin securing fulcrum shaft nut. Remove fulcrum shaft nut.
  4. Remove shock absorber lower securing bolt and nut. Lower the lower control arm stub axle assembly. Partially remove fulcrum bolt to remove front control arm member. Remove serrated washer. Move steering rack to remove fulcrum shaft and rear control arm member and stub axle assembly.
RENDER: 1.0x

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