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Upper Arm - Left Side: Removal

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components 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 new 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.
  1. Remove and discard the power steering reservoir nut. Position aside the power steering reservoir.
  2. If equipped, remove the retainers and the left upper shock mount cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shock Mount Cover
    G00374165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the retainers and position aside the EVAP canister purge valve.
    Fig 2: Identifying EVAP Canister Purge Valve Retainers
    G00374166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the fluid level sensor connector.
  5. Disconnect the brake master cylinder main pressure transducer electrical connector, if equipped.
  6. Back out the reservoir bolt to give access to the master cylinder bolt.
    Fig 3: Identifying Brake Reservoir Bolt
    G00374167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the two brake master cylinder nuts and position aside the brake master cylinder.
  8. Remove and discard the inner and outer nuts.
    9. WARNING: Do not remove the center nut. This nut holds the upper spring mount in place and if this nut is removed the spring tension will be released. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    Fig 4: Identifying Shock Absorber Upper Mount-To-Body Nuts
    G00374168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove and discard two nuts.
  10. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
    11. NOTE: The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
    Fig 5: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
    G00374156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
  12. Remove the nut and bolt and remove the shock absorber and spring assembly. Discard the nut and bolt.
    Fig 6: Identifying Shock Absorber Lower Mount
    G00374157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: Wire the top of the wheel knuckle to the body to prevent knuckle movement.
    NOTE: To remove the nut, first loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the upper control arm ball joint from turning while removing the nut.
    NOTE: Make sure not to lose the tapered washer on the ball joint.
    Fig 7: Identifying Upper Arm Ball Joint
    G00374164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove and discard the nut. Disconnect the suspension upper arm from the knuckle.
  14. Remove the inner and outer bolts and the suspension upper arm. Discard the bolts.
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