Front Upper

Removal Procedure

Caution: Floor Jack must remain under the lower control arm during removal and installation to retain the lower control arm in position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.





1. Raise the front of the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
- Support the lower control arm with floor stands.
- Place floor stands under the lower control arms as far outboard as possible (between spring seats and ball joint) to maintain maximum leverage.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.





3. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness and the brake hose bracket from the upper control arm.
4. Remove the upper ball joint stud from the steering knuckle. Refer to Upper Ball Joint Replacement (RWD) or Upper Ball Joint Replacement (4WD).





5. Remove the retaining bolts and nuts from the upper control arm. Note the location of any shims.





6. Remove the upper control arm.
7. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.


Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper control arm to the frame.





2. Install the upper control arm retaining bolts.
3. Install the shims to the original position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the upper control arm retaining nuts.
- Tighten the upper control arm retaining nuts with the front suspension loaded.
- Tighten the upper control arm retaining nuts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the upper ball joint stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to Upper Ball Joint Replacement (RWD) or Upper Ball Joint Replacement (4WD).
6. Tighten the upper control arm shaft nuts.
- Tighten the upper control arm shaft nuts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the ABS wire and the brake hose bracket to the upper control arm.
8. Install the ABS wire and the brake hose bracket to the upper control arm mounting bolts and nuts.
- Tighten the ABS wire and the brake hose bracket to the upper control arm nuts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.