Removal Procedure
Remove the lower control arm. Refer toLower Control Arm Replacement.Place the lower control arm in a vise or suitable holding device.Remove the ball joint rivets using the following procedure.Drill through the rivets using an 8-mm (5/16-in) drill bit.Enlarge the hole using a 12-mm (31/64-in) drill bit.Remove any remaining burs from the lower control arm.Remove the lower control arm ball joint from the lower control arm. Note the positionof the ball joint for reassembly.Installation Procedure
Note:The lower control arm must be clean and free of debris before installing the new lowercontrol arm ball joint.
Position the lower control arm ball joint on the lower control arm as previously noted.Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Note:
Only use the hardware provided with the new lower control arm ball joint.The lower control arm ball joint bolts must be installed with the bolt head on thetop side of the ball joint.Install the lower control arm ball joint bolts and nuts and tighten to 68-Y (50-lb-ft).Install the lower control arm. Refer toLower Control Arm Replacement.Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
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