Lower Control Arm & Ball Joint: Removal

Raise and support vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free. Remove wheels. Remove stabilizer bar link nut, washer and cushion. Remove ball joint pinch bolt. Separate ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove lower control arm retaining bolts. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Remove lower control arm assembly.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Lower Control Arm Assembly (Esteem)

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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Lower Control Arm Assembly (Swift)

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NOTE: If ball joint is worn or damaged, replace lower control arm and ball joint as an assembly.