Removal - Upper Control Arm

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front shock assembly from the vehicle. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/SHOCK - REMOVAL)
Disassemble the shock assembly until the upper (shock absorber/upper control arm) mounting bracket is removed from the coil spring. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/SHOCK - DISASSEMBLY)

Remove the 2 bolts attaching the upper control arm to the bushings in the upper mounting bracket. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Upper Control Arm To Mounting Bracket Attachment

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BOLTS

2 - UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET

3 - UPPER CONTROL ARM

Remove the upper control arm from the mounting bracket.