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Removal (Upper)

  1. Turn air suspension switch, located in left side of trunk, to OFF position. See Figure or Figure . Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Disconnect height sensor from upper ball stud. Loosen, but DO NOT  remove upper ball joint nut.
  2. Using Tie Rod End Remover (3290-D), separate ball joint from upper control arm. Remove and discard ball joint nut. Remove upper control arm mounting bolts. Remove control arm.