Upper Arm

Upper Arm

Special Tool(s):

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove and discard the 3 shock absorber upper mount nuts.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.





3. If equipped, remove the wheel speed sensor bolt.





4. If equipped, remove the wheel speed sensor harness bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.
5. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.





6. Using the special tool, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
7. Position the shock absorber and spring assembly toward the wheel knuckle to access the upper arm-to-body bolts.
8. Remove and discard the 2 upper arm-to-body bolts and remove the upper arm.

Installation

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the upper arm-to-body bolts at this time.

Position the upper arm and install new upper arm-to-body bolts.





2. Set the upper arm bushing fastener tightening position by aligning the hole in the upper arm with the hole in the body bracket and inserting a 6.35 mm (0.25 inch) drill bit through both holes.
3. Tighten the upper arm-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.) and remove the drill bit.
4. Position the shock and spring assembly and install new shock upper mount nuts.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the upper ball joint to the wheel knuckle and install a new upper ball joint nut.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
6. If removed, position the wheel speed sensor harness and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
7. If removed, position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
8. Check and, if necessary, align the front end.