Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement

Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the wheelhouse liner.
4. Raise and support the rear axle at the designed D - height.





5. Remove the rear axle upper control arm to axle mounting bolt and nut.





6. Remove the rear axle upper control arm to frame mounting bolt.
7. Remove the rear axle upper control arm.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear axle upper control arm.
2. Install the rear axle upper control arm to the frame. Hand tighten only.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the rear axle upper control arm to axle.
Tighten both rear axle upper control arm Mounting bolts to 131 Nm (97 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the rear axle support.
5. Install the wheelhouse liner.
6. Install the tire and wheel.
7. Lower the vehicle.