Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Upper






The upper front control arm used on this vehicle, is made of a high strength aluminum alloy. The control arm is made using a process called semi solid forging.

The upper front control arm is attached to the frame using through bolts in rubber isolator bushings. The rubber isolator bushings are pressed into the control arm.

The upper front control arm contains the upper ball joint which is pressed into the control arm.

The only replaceable component of the front upper control arm are the isolator bushings.