Upper Arm: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is 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.
Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt.

Fig 1: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.
Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
Using the Steering Arm Remover, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.

Fig 2: Separating Upper Ball Joint From Wheel Knuckle Using Steering Arm Remover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the shock absorber and spring assembly toward the wheel knuckle to access the upper arm-to-body bolts.
Remove the 2 upper arm-to-body bolts and the upper arm.

Discard the bolts.