Upper Arm

Upper Arm













Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

2. Remove and discard the upper arm-to-wheel knuckle nut.

3. Using the Ball Joint Separator, separate the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.





4. Remove and discard the upper arm-to-frame bolt, washer, camber set shim and flagnut.

5. Remove the upper arm.

Installation

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.

Install the upper arm and loosely install the new upper arm-to-frame bolt, washer, camber set shim and flagnut.

2. NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.

Loosely install the new upper arm-to-wheel knuckle nut.

3. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

4. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tires, tighten the upper arm-to-frame bolt to 225 Nm (166 lb-ft).

5. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tires, tighten the upper arm-to-wheel knuckle nut to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

6. Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear alignment. For additional information, refer to Suspension System - General Information Service and Repair.