Lift the front of the vehicle and put on jackstands. In the case of one lower control arm removal, disconnect the damaged end of the stabilizer bar; in the case of the removal of both, completely remove the stabilizer bar. Eliminate the wheels and splash shields. Removal of control arm bushing bolts that hold the control arm on to the engine cradle. Unscrew the balljoint-to-
Steering Knuckle nut and interlock the balljoint with the steering knuckle, a pry bar may be needed. This is accomplished by lowering the control arm of the vehicle. Check the control arm bushings, the balljoint, and dust boot, both in regards to damage and wear. The replacement of these parts needs specific tools and techniques and, therefore, the control arm assembly must be brought to the dealer or shop equipped with the right tools to do it. When attaching the lower control arm, the same procedure is involved in the removal process, with the exception that the lower control arm-to-engine cradle bushing Bolts are not tightened to their established torque until the car has been lowered to the ground and all its weight loaded to the suspension.