Upper Control Arm & Pivot Shaft Bushings: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1990 GMC Safari and 1990 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support front of vehicle under lower control arms, between spring seats and ball joints. Remove wheel and tire. Place floor jack under lower control arm spring seat.
- Note location of alignment shims for reassembly. Remove control arm retaining nuts and remove alignment shims. Remove cotter pin and upper ball joint stud nut. Install Ball Joint Separator (J-23742 ) between the ball studs. Extend ball joint separator to separate ball joint stud from steering knuckle. See Figure .
- Support rotor and hub assembly to prevent damage to brake hose. Lift upper control arm and remove upper control arm mounting bolts. Remove upper control arm.