The manufacturer recommends that on 2008 and later models that all suspension, steering system fasteners with a specific torque be replaced whenever they have been removed, unless the subframe bolts. To start, set the parking brake, jack up the front of the vehicle, and place it on axle stands before taking off the right wheel. Take the undertray out if necessary from underneath the engine compartment at the fenderwell. Observe the orientation of the bolt that secures the Control Arm ball joint clamp and unscrew and detach it from the knuckle assembly. Use a large flat-bladed tool, if necessary, to pry the ball joint down from the knuckle. Avoid damaging the ball joint seal. After, take off the Control Arm rear mounting clamp nuts and front mounting bolt, then detach the Control Arm from the subframe and withdraw it from the vehicle. Check the rubber bushings and the lower ball joint of the suspension for wear and damage. If any wear or damage is evident, replace the complete Control Arm because you cannot replace the ball joint and rubber bushings separately. Once removed, bolts, nuts and bearing washers of Control Arm secured to the sub frame will be replaced with new ones during installation. Find the Control Arm on the subframe, then fit the front mounting bolt and nut in place. Then fit the clamp and nuts to the rear mount, tightening it in stages. Fit the ball joint of the Control Arm to the knuckle assembly, insert the clamp bolt with its head facing the same direction as removal and torque the nut to specification. To finalize the installation process, put the wheel back in its proper position and lower the vehicle on the ground. Also, tighten all the relevant bolts to their prescribed torque.
