Upper Arm

Replacement

Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the front damper.





3. Remove the wheel sensor bracket nut (A) from the upper arm (B).





4. Remove the cotter pin from the upper ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut.
5. Remove the upper ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.





6. Remove the flange bolts (A) from the upper arm (B).
7. Install the upper arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the upper arm to the knuckle.
- Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values. Tighten the castle nut to the lower torque value, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the hole in the stud. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
- Use a new cotter pin on the castle nut.
- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface on the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
- Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.