Upper Control Arm Replacement

Upper Control Arm Replacement

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

Notice: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the shock absorber.
4. Remove the brake rotor.




5. Remove the upper control arm mounting nuts and bolts.




6. Remove the upper ball joint mounting nut.




7. Using J 43631 disconnect the upper ball joint from the knuckle.
8. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the upper control arm to the vehicle.




2. Connect the upper ball joint to the knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the upper ball joint to the knuckle retaining nut.

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) plus and additional 210 degree turn.




4. Install the upper control arm to the frame mounting bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 175 N.m (129 lb ft).

5. Install the brake rotor.
6. Install the shock absorber.
7. Install the tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.