Upper Arm: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. 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 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 correct retention of these parts.
CAUTION:
Suspension bushing fasteners must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheel and tires or incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
- Position a suitable jackstand under the lower arm and raise the suspension.
- Remove and discard the upper arm outboard bolt and nut.
- Carefully lower the lower arm and remove the jack.
- Position the jackstand under the subframe.
- Remove and discard the 2 subframe bushing brace bolts.
- Remove the subframe forward nut.
- Remove the subframe rearward nut and lower the jack.
- Remove and discard the upper arm inboard bolt and nut and remove the upper arm.
NOTE:
The upper arm inboard bolt cannot be removed without first lowering the subframe.
NOTE:
The upper arm inboard bolt cannot be removed without first lowering the subframe.
NOTE:
The rear springs are under pressure. The jack must be lowered slowly while relieving the spring pressure.