Front Upper

- Tools Required
- J 39549 Ball Joint/Tie Rod Separator

Removal Procedure





1. If servicing the driver side upper control arm, perform the following procedure:
1.1. Remove the brake master cylinder nuts.
1.2. Gently, reposition the brake master cylinder to the side.
2. Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolts (15) and nuts (14).
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
6. Remove the shock absorber lower bolts and nuts (5).
7. Remove and discard the upper control arm cotter pin (4)
8. Remove the upper control arm nut (3).
9. Support the steering knuckle (6) with a jack stand.
10. Use J 39549 in order to separate the upper ball joint (2) from the steering knuckle (6).
11. Remove the steering knuckle (6) and ball joint (2) from the upper control arm (1).
12. Remove the upper control arm (1) and shock absorber (8) from the vehicle.
13. Separate the shock absorber (8) from the upper control arm (1).

Installation Procedure





1. Place the shock absorber (8) through the upper control arm (1).
2. Install the upper control arm (1) and shock absorber (8) to the vehicle.
3. Align and install the upper control arm (1) and upper ball joint (2) to the steering knuckle (6).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the upper control arm nut (3).
- Tighten the upper control arm nut (3) to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).

Important: Never loosen the control arm nut in order to align the cotter pin slot. You may over-torque the control arm nut up to 1/6 of a turn.

5. Install a new upper control arm cotter pin (4).
6. Remove the jack stand supporting the lower control arm.
7. Install the shock absorber lower bolts and nuts (5).
- Tighten the shock absorber lower bolts or nuts (5) to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the shock absorber upper mounting bolts (15) and nuts (14).
- Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting nuts (14) to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
12. If servicing the driver side upper control arm, perform the following:
12.1. Gently, reposition the brake master cylinder into position.
12.2. Install the brake master cylinder nuts.
- Tighten the brake master cylinder nuts to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).