Upper Arm

Upper Arm









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: 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. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

2. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

3. NOTE: Tighten the upper arm inner bolt with the weight of the vehicle on the wheels and tires.

Remove the upper arm inner bolt and the upper arm.

- Discard the bolt.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.