Upper Arm: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

Remove and discard the 3 shock absorber upper mount nuts.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
If equipped, remove the wheel speed sensor bolt.

Fig 1: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
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If equipped, remove the wheel speed sensor harness bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.

Fig 2: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bolt And Wheel Speed Sensor Aside
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Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
Using the special tool, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool 211-003
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Position the shock absorber and spring assembly toward the wheel knuckle to access the upper arm-to-body bolts.
Remove and discard the 2 upper arm-to-body bolts and remove the upper arm.