Upper

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on frame contact hoist, then using suitable floor jack, raise lower control arm to normal curb height.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly, then brake hose bracket from body.
3. Loosen spindle to upper control arms attaching nut.
4. Loosen spindle to lower control arm attaching nut.
5. Remove upper control arms to body brackets attaching nuts and bolts. Ensure spindle does not fall outward.
6. Carefully tilt upper part of spindle outward until upper control arms are clear of body brackets. Wire spindle in this position.
7. Remove spindle to upper control arms attaching nut, then the upper control arms.

INSTALLATION
1. Install upper control arms on spindle and install new nut. Do not tighten at this time.
2. Position upper control arms in body brackets, then install new nuts and bolts. Tighten to specifications. Remove wire from spindle.
3. Tighten control arms to spindle attaching nuts to specifications.
4. Install brake hose bracket on body, then the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Remove floor jack and lower vehicle.
6. Inspect rear wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.