Upper Control Arm, Removing And Installing: Installing
Installation Is The Reverse Of Removal, With Special Attention To The Following:
Tightening Specifications. Refer To OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .
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-.
-- 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-.
Push The Upper Control Arms Down As Far As Possible While Tightening The Bolts!
-- Tighten the threaded connection -1-.
-- Lifting Wheel Bearing To Curb Weight Position. Refer To WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .
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 .