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Upper Control Arm Replacement



Upper Control Arm Replacement
^ Tools Required
- J 45938 Alignment Socket

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Support the lower control arm at ride height.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.
5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor brackets.
6. Disconnect the front brake hose from the upper control arm.




7. Disconnect the upper control arm from the ball stud by removing the pinch bolt.





8. Remove the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.
9. Remove the upper control arm bolts.
10. Remove the upper control arm.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper control arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.
^ Using the J 45938, tighten the nuts to 155 Nm (114 ft. lbs.).





3. Connect the upper control arm to the ball stud by installing the pinch bolt.
^ Tighten the nut to 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the wheel speed sensor brackets.
5. Install the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.
^ Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the front brake hose to the upper control arm.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Remove the lower control arm support.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Verify the wheel alignment.