Upper

UPPER ARM

Fig. 5 Upper Control Arm Assembly And Mounting Bracket Replacement. 2WD:

Fig. 6 Upper Control Arm Assembly And Mounting Bracket Replacement, 4WD:

1. On 4 x 2 models, remove spindle as outlined previously.
2. On 4 x 4 models, remove steering knuckle as outlined in STEERING KNUCKLE AND BALL JOINT (FWD).
3. Remove cowl drain bracket retaining bolt, then bracket and retainer plate, Figs. 5 and 6.
4. Scribe marks on flat plate where control arm brackets are positioned, then remove front mounting bracket to flat plate retaining bolt.
5. Working from beneath frame rail, remove control arm mounting bracket to frame rail retaining nuts and bolts. To facilitate bolt removal, swing control arm aside and allow bolts to drop downward.
6. Remove upper control arm, ball joint, mounting brackets and adjusting arm as an assembly, then separate control arm from adjusting arm, noting number and position of adjusting shims.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Ensure that mounting bracket to flat plate scribe marks are properly aligned. It is imperative that the mounting bracket to frame rail retaining nuts and bolts be tightened to specifications, since this is the critical joint of the front chassis area. Ensure to lubricate these nuts and bolts before assembly to ensure accurate torque readings.