Upper Control Arm: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle under lower control arms. Remove wheel. Remove upper ball joint stud cotter pin. Place Ball Joint Separator (J-34026) over upper ball joint stud. Loosen ball joint stud nut. See Figure. Back off nut until nut contacts tool. Continue backing off nut until nut forces ball stud out of steering knuckle. Remove spacer.
- Mark alignment adjustment cams for reassembly reference. Remove upper control arm pivot bolts, cams/washers and nuts. Remove upper control arm from vehicle. See Figure. Replace bushings and/or bumper as necessary.