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Item 12: Upper Arm-to-Body Nut Removal Note

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NOTE: The following steps apply to LH upper arm only.
  1. Remove and discard the nut. Position aside the power steering reservoir.
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Reservoir Nut
    G00374191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disconnect the fluid level sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Sensor Connector
    G00374190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the brake master cylinder main pressure transducer electrical connector, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder Main Pressure Transducer Connector
    G00374192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Back out the reservoir bolt to give access to the master cylinder bolt.
    Fig 4: Identifying Brake Reservoir Bolt
    G00374167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the two brake master cylinder nuts and position aside the brake master cylinder.
    Fig 5: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder Nuts
    G00374195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.