Upper Control Arm, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .

NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

-- Insert the upper control arm and the bolts -4- and -5-.

Fig 1: Identifying Booth Joint Pins In Upper Control Arm

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-- Install the nuts -3- and -6- and tighten by hand.

-- Insert both of upper control arm joint pins -2- in the wheel bearing housing and insert the bolt -1-.

NOTE:

Push the upper control arms down as far as possible while tightening the bolts!

-- Tighten the threaded connection -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Booth Joint Pins In Upper Control Arm

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-- Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .

NOTE:

The upper control arm must be pressed toward the inside of the vehicle when tightening the nuts -3- and -6-.

-- Tighten the nuts -3- and -6-.

-- Tighten the wheel. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .