Front Upper Control Arm - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the nut from upper ball joint.
4. Separate upper ball joint (1) from the steering knuckle (3) with puller 8677 (2).

CAUTION: When installing puller 8677 (2) to separate the ball joint, be careful not to damage the ball joint seal.





5. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire (5) from the retaining brackets (3) to the upper control arm (4).
6. Remove the control arm pivot bolts(1) and nuts (2) and remove control arm (4).