Upper Control Arm Replacement

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 upper ball joint to upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.
4. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.





5. Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the upper control arm.
6. If removing the left side, remove the battery tray.





7. Gently pry out on inner fender body panel to access forward facing bolt.





8. Remove the upper control arm mounting bolts.
9. Remove the upper control arm.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper control arm.





2. Gently pry out on inner fender to access forward facing bolt.

3. Install the upper control arm mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the upper control arm mounting bolts to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener in Service Precautions.

4. Install the battery tray, if removed.





5. Connect the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness to the upper control arm.





6. Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle
7. Install the upper ball joint to upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the upper ball joint to upper control arm pinch bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.