Upper Control Arm Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the brake master cylinder nuts (driver side only).
2. Move the brake master cylinder aside (driver side only).
3. Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolts/screws (15) and the nuts (14).
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the special security wheel lock nut, if equipped. Use the special security wheel lock key which is located in the front floor console.
6. Remove the tire and the wheel.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT.
8. Remove the front shock absorber bolts/screws.
9. Separate the upper ball stud (2) from the steering knuckle (6). Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT.
10. Remove the steering knuckle from the upper control arm (1).
11. Remove the upper control arm and the shock absorber from the vehicle.
12. Support the steering knuckle with floor stands.
13. Remove the upper control arm from the shock absorber.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the upper control arm (1) to the shock absorber (8).

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the front upper control am, bolts/screws and the nuts (12)(11).

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.).

3. Install the upper control and the shock absorber to the vehicle.
4. Position the steering knuckle (6) to the upper control arm.
5. Install the upper ball stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT.
6. Remove the floor stands from the steering knuckle.
7. Install the front shock absorber bolts/screws. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT.
8. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT.

NOTICE: Turning the shock absorber while tightening the nut may damage the shock absorber. In order to prevent damage, keep the shock absorber in a stationary position while tightening the nut.

9. Install the shock absorber mounting nuts and the bolts/screws.

Tighten
^ Tighten the nuts (14) to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the bolts/screws (15) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).

10. Install the tire and the wheel.
11. Install the special security wheel lock nut, if equipped. Use the special security wheel lock key which is located in the front floor console.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Position the brake master cylinder (driver side only).
14. Install the brake master cylinder nuts (driver side only).