Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Removal

FRONT SUSPENSION

UPPER CONTROL ARM

REMOVAL
(1) Remove the front shock assembly from the vehicle.
(2) Disassemble the shock assembly until the upper (shock absorber/upper control arm) mounting bracket is removed from the coil spring.

Fig.58 Upper Control Arm To Mounting Bracket Attachment:





(3) Remove the two bolts attaching the upper control arm to the bushings in the upper mounting bracket (Fig. 58).
(4) Remove the upper control arm from the mounting bracket.