Removal & Installation (S2000)

Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Position hydraulic jack under connecting point for lower control arm and knuckle, to support suspension. Remove ABS wheel sensor mounting bolts. DO NOT disconnect wheel sensor connector. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper control arm ball joint stud. Using Ball Joint Remover (07MAC-SL00200), separate knuckle from ball joint. Remove upper control arm bushing mounting bolts. Remove upper control arm. See Figure. To install, reverse removal procedures. Tighten fasteners to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check rear wheel alignment, adjust as necessary. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES in WHEEL ALIGNMENT article.