Upper Control Arm Replacement

UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
- J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adaptors

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the retaining bolt for the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor brackets.
4. Remove the wheel drive shaft.
5. Remove the nut at the upper ball joint. Discard the nut.
6. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle using the J 43631 and the J 45851.
7. Remove the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.
8. Remove the upper control arm.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the upper control arm.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the upper control arm bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 190 N.m (140 lb ft).

3. Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
4. Install the wheel drive shaft.
5. Install the new nut to the upper ball joint stud.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (39 lb ft).

6. Install the retaining bolts for the brake hose and wheel speed sensor brackets.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

7. Install the tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Verity the wheel alignment.