Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500)

Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500)

Special Tools

J-42188-B - Ball Joint Separator

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.

3. Remove the retaining bolt for the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor brackets.

4. Remove the nut at the upper ball joint. Discard the nut.




5. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle using the J-42188-B - ball joint separator.




6. Remove the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.

7. Remove the upper control arm.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the upper control arm.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the upper control arm bolts and tighten to 190 Nm (140 lb ft).

3. Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle.

4. Install the new nut to the upper ball joint stud and tighten to 50 Nm (39 lb ft).

5. Install the retaining bolts for the brake hose and wheel speed sensor brackets and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.

7. Lower the vehicle.

8. Verify the wheel alignment.