2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 17 - Rear Suspension

ARM, Lower Control

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

The lower suspension arms are steel and use bushings at each end of the arm. The arms are mounted from the frame to the axle brackets.

OPERATION

OPERATION

The bushings isolate axle and road noise. The arm and bushings provide location and react to loads from the axle.

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.

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  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

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  3. Remove the lower suspension arm nut and bolt at the axle bracket (4).

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  4. Remove the flagnut and bolt (4) at the frame rail mount and remove the lower suspension arm (3).

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

  1. Position the lower suspension arm (3) in the axle bracket and frame rail mount.

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  2. Install the frame mounting bolt (4) finger tight.

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  3. Install the axle mounting bolt (4) and nut at the axle bracket finger tight.

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  4. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

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  5. Tighten the lower suspension arm bolts to 159 N·m (117 ft. lbs.) with vehicle weight.

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