Upper Control Arm: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle under lower control arms. Remove wheel. Remove upper ball joint stud cotter pin. Place Ball Joint Separator (J-34026 ) over upper ball joint stud. Loosen ball joint stud nut. See Figure . Back off nut until nut contacts tool. Continue backing off nut until nut forces ball stud out of steering knuckle. Remove spacer.
- Mark alignment adjustment cams for reassembly reference. Remove upper control arm pivot bolts, cams/washers and nuts. Remove upper control arm from vehicle. See Figure . Replace bushings and/or bumper as necessary.