Control Arm: Service and Repair

Upper Control Arm Replacement (4WD)

Tools Required

J 45938 Alignment Socket

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Support the lower control arm at ride height.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.
5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor brackets.
6. Disconnect the front brake hose from the upper control arm.




7. Disconnect the upper control arm from the ball stud by removing the retention nuts.




8. Remove the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.
9. Remove the upper control arm bolts.
10. Remove the upper control arm.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the upper control arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.

Using the J 45938, tighten the nuts to 155 N.m (114 lb ft).




3. Connect the upper control arm to the ball stud by installing the retention nuts.

Tighten the nut to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).

4. Connect the wheel speed sensor brackets.
5. Install the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

6. Connect the front brake hose to the upper control arm.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Remove the lower control arm support.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.