Upper

RWD Models

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove shock absorber.
3. Support lower control arm and knuckle.
4. Remove upper ball joint cotter key and retaining nut then separate ball joint from knuckle using knuckle arm puller tool No. C3564A, or equivalent.
5. Remove upper arm to frame bolts then the upper arm.
6. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install upper arm attaching bolts from outside of crossmember.
b. Reinstall adjusting shims that were removed during removal procedure.

4WD Models

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove shock absorber.
3. Support lower control arm and knuckle.
4. Loosen anchor arm adjusting nut.
5. Remove brake hose connection, hose clip and hose support.
6. Remove upper ball joint cotter key and slotted nut.
7. Remove rebound stopper.
8. Separate upper ball joint from knuckle using steering linkage puller tool No. MB990635, or equivalent.
9. Remove upper arm from crossmember.
10. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install upper arm attaching bolts from inside of crossmember.
b. Install adjusting shims removed during removal procedure.
c. Adjust clearance between bump stopper to bump stopper bracket refer to Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Torsion Bar/Service and Repair.