Upper Suspension Arm & Axle Carrier: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove brake caliper and secure aside. Place reference mark on disc rotor and axle hub for reassembly reference. Remove disc rotor.
- Remove cotter pin, lock and axle shaft nut. Remove parking brake. See Figure. Remove shock absorber-to-axle carrier bolt. Disconnect No. 1 and 2 lower suspension arms and strut rod from axle carrier. See Figure.
- Remove upper suspension arm-to-body bolts. Remove axle carrier assembly with upper suspension arm. Remove retaining nut from ball joint and separate upper suspension arm from axle carrier.