Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement

Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. If equipped with an antilock brake system (ABS) system, disconnect the ABS harness connector and route the harness aside. Note the routing for assembly.





4. Remove the upper control arm to support assembly bolt.





5. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.
6. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle through the wheel well opening.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the upper control arm to the support assembly and knuckle.
2. Install the upper control arm to knuckle bolt and nut. Hand tighten only.





3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the upper control arm to support assembly bolt.
^ Tighten the upper control arm to support assembly bolt to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) plus 60 degrees.
^ Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle bolt to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) plus 70 degrees.

4. If equipped with ABS, connect the ABS harness connector. Route the harness as previously noted.
5. Install the tire and wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.