Upper Control Arm Replacement

Upper Control Arm Replacement

Special Tools
* EN-45059 - Angle Meter
* J-42188-B - Ball Joint Separator

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor link.




4. Loosen the ball joint stud nut but do not remove the nut.
5. Using tool J-42188-B separate the upper ball joint stud from the upper control arm.





Note: The upper control arm shims will have an effect on the camber and the caster. Make sure to use an equal thickness of shims on both sides of each individual upper control arm bushing.

6. Remove the upper control arm bolts and shims. Note the number and position of the shims for installation purposes.
7. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the upper control arm to the vehicle.

Note: The upper control arm shims will have an effect on the camber and the caster. Make sure to use an equal thickness of shims on both sides of each individual upper control arm bushing.

2. Install the upper control arm shims.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the upper control arm mounting bolts and tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb ft).




4. Install the upper ball joint stud into the upper control arm.
5. It will be necessary to use an allen wrench to keep the ball joint stud from spinning while tightening the ball joint stud nut.
6. Using the EN-45059 - meter and a torque wrench, tighten the ball joint stud nut to:

* First Pass: 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
* Final Pass: plus 120 degrees.




7. Connect the ESC sensor link.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle.