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. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped.




3. Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and bolt from the frame bracket.




4. Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and bolt from the axle bracket.
5. Remove the upper control arm.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the upper control arm.




2. Install the upper control arm retaining bolt and nut to the axle bracket.




3. Install the upper control arm retaining bolt to the frame bracket.
4. Install the upper control arm retaining nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the nuts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.

Tighten
Tighten the upper control arm retaining bolts to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).

5. Connect the (ESC) sensor, if equipped.
6. Lower the vehicle.