Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the upper control arm to the knuckle.
Loosely install the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.
Install the upper control to support bolt and cam nut.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt. Tighten the bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
NOTE: There are two different upper control arms and upper control arm bolts used on this vehicle. You must identify which is on the vehicle and use the corresponding torque value.
Tighten the upper control arm to support bolt.
- If the bolt is a M12 bolt, tighten the bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
- If the bolt is a M14 bolt, tighten the bolt to 160 N.m (107 lb ft).
If applicable, install the ABS harness to the upper control arm.
Push upward on the trailing arm and loosely install the front bolt. See Figure.
Use a drift to align the remaining bolts. Tighten the trailing arm bracket to body bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Check the rear alignment.
- For 2003 models, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- For 2004 models, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .