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Upper Arm: Removal

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.
  1. Measure the distance from the center of the wheel hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).
    Fig 1: Measuring Distance From Center Of Wheel Hub To Lip Of Fender
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  2. Remove the rear wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  3. Remove LH and RH parking brake cable bracket bolts.
    4. NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake flexible hose or damage to the hose may occur.
  4. Remove the 4 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the LH and RH brake caliper and anchor plate assemblies aside.
    • Support the brake caliper and anchor plate assemblies using mechanic's wire.
  5. Position screw-type jackstands under the LH and RH wheel knuckles.
  6. Remove and discard the upper arm-to-knuckle bolt and nut.
  7. Remove and discard the 2 upper arm-to-subframe rearward bolts.
    NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link stud from turning while removing or installing the nut.
  8. Remove and discard the LH and RH stabilizer bar link upper nuts and disconnect the links from the stabilizer bar.
  9. Remove and discard the LH and RH lower shock bolts.
  10. Remove and discard the 4 subframe bracket bolts.
  11. Remove and discard the 2 subframe forward bolts and remove the 2 subframe brackets.
  12. Remove and discard the 2 subframe rearward bolts and lower the subframe enough to allow removal of the upper arm forward bolt.
  13. Remove and discard the upper arm-to-subframe forward bolt and nut.
    • Remove the upper arm.
  14. If service to the upper arm rearward bushing is required, remove the upper arm bushing bolt and remove the upper arm bushing.
    • Discard the bolt.
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