Upper Control Arm

Upper Control Arm Replacement (4WD)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the upper ball joint stud from the steering knuckle. Refer to Upper Ball Joint Replacement (4WD). Ball Joint




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.




2. Install the upper control arm bumper retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the upper control arm bumper retaining nut to 27 N.m(20 lb ft).




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
- Tighten the nuts with the front suspension loaded.
- Tighten the upper control arm retaining nuts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).




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