Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Upper

1. Raise rear of vehicle and support at rear body crossmember.
2. Remove upper control arm rear and front pivot bolts, then control arm.

Fig. 5 Upper control arm axle bracket bushing installation:




Fig. 6 Upper control arm axle bracket bushing removal:





3. If control arm axle bracket bushings are to be replaced, refer to images.
4. Position upper control arm into side rail bracket, then install front pivot bolt. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
5. Raise rear axle until upper control arm rear pivot bolt hole is aligned with hole in axle housing, then install rear pivot bolt. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
6. Tighten pivot bolts with suspension at curb height.