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Upper Control Arms: Installation

Install new upper pivot bolt and self-locking nut, with bolt facing front of vehicle. Install new lower pivot bolt and nut so nut faces inboard. Tighten all pivot bolts with axle in normal riding height position.

Fig 1: Replacing Upper Control Arm Bushings (Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis Shown; Mustang Is Similar)
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Install new upper axle pivot bolt with nut facing outboard. Install new upper frame pivot bolt with nut facing inboard. Tighten pivot bolts with rear axle in curb height position. See Figure.