How to Remove the Front Lower Control Arm on 2009 Dodge Challenger?

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Do this by holding the vehicle up, undoing the nuts in the wheel mounting and taking out the tire and wheel. After that, take the belly pan off and get rid of the screws connecting the stabilizer bar heat shield to the side of the control arm. Take out the bolts that hold the retainer and the halves of the retainer around the stabilizer bar bushing. Use the slit to help you take out the bushing from the stabilizer bar. Remove the cradle bolt from beneath the car through the opening made by removing the bushing, avoiding twisting it if the bolt has a lengthwise grooved shaft. With a wrench onto the bolt, twist the nut off and pull the bolt out. Watch how it was attached so you can match the position when you put it back. Unbolt and release the nut that fastens the lower control arm to the engine cradle. However, be sure to remember how it was placed before removing it. After that, get rid of the bolt holding the shock assembly to the lower control arm and take out the screw connecting the wheel speed sensor to the knuckle before removing and pulling the sensor head out. Take off the wheel speed sensor cable routing clip from the bracket where the brake flex hose is attached. Unlock the nut that holds the ball joint stud, keeping it level with the stud, to prevent damage as you move on. Use Ball Joint Remover 9360 to separate the stud from the lower arm and then pull the nut off the ball joint stud. Push the knuckle downward and withdraw the ball joint stud from the lower control arm, so the knuckle faces outward. Remove the lower arm from the engine cradle and then out of the entire vehicle.

OEM 2009 Dodge Challenger Control Arm

3 Control Arms found

2009 Dodge Challenger Lower Control Arm, Front Part Number: 68002123AC

2009 Dodge Challenger Upper Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 4782666AF

2009 Dodge Challenger Upper Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: 4782665AF

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