Q: How to Replace a Front lower Control Arm on a Dodge Durango?
A: Loosen wheel lug nuts, raise vehicle and support securely. Remove disc, sensor, torsion bar, end link and driveaxle. Mark relationship of control arm mounting fasteners to frame, then remove. Loosen lower balljoint nut, disconnect with tool. Reverse of removal, tighten fasteners to torque values. Install wheel, lower vehicle and tighten lug nuts. Check and adjust alignment and ride height.
Q: How to Remove and Install a front upper Control Arm?
A: To remove the wheel, start by loosening the lug nuts and raising the vehicle securely on jackstands. Then, loosen the nut on the upper balljoint stud and disconnect the balljoint from the steering knuckle using a balljoint removal tool. If you don't have the proper tool, a picklefork type separator can be used, but it may damage the balljoint boot. Next, remove the control arm mounting fasteners and pull the upper arm from its frame brackets. To install, reverse the removal steps and tighten all fasteners to the specified torque values. However, don't tighten the pivot bolt nuts until the vehicle is at normal ride height. If necessary, simulate normal ride height by raising the outer end of the lower control arm with a floor jack. Finally, install the wheel, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts. Remember to have the front end alignment checked and adjusted if needed.
Q: How Do You Replace the rear Control Arms on a Dodge Durango?
A: To replace the rear control arms on Durango models, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely. Remove the fasteners at the axle and frame for both the upper and lower control arms. Inspect the rubber bushings for wear and damage, replacing any that are cracked or deteriorated. Installation is the reverse of removal.