Front Upper

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Remove the upper ball joint stud from the steering knuckle. Refer to Upper Ball Joint Replacement (4WD).
2. Remove the upper control arm retaining nuts.
3. Remove the upper control arm outer cams.
4. Remove the upper control arm bolts.
5. Remove the upper control arm inner cams.
6. Remove the upper control arm from the frame.





7. Remove the upper control arm bumper nut.
8. Remove the upper control arm bumper from the upper control arm.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the upper control arm bumper to the upper control arm.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the upper control arm bumper retaining nut.
- Tighten the upper control arm bumper retaining nut to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the upper control arm to the frame.
4. Install the upper control arm inner cams to the upper control arm retaining bolts.

IMPORTANT: The bolt heads must be opposed inside the bracket.

5. Install the upper control arm retaining bolts to the upper control arm.
6. Install the upper control arm outer cams.
7. Install the upper control arm retaining nuts.
- Tighten the nuts with the front suspension loaded.
- Tighten the upper control arm retaining nuts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).





8. Install the upper ball joint stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to Upper Ball Joint Replacement (4WD).
9. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.