Upper Control Arm

UPPER CONTROL ARM

REMOVAL
LEFT SIDE
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Support the rear axle.
3. Lower the fuel tank in order to gain access to the bolt.





4. Remove the upper suspension arm nut (2) and bolt (3) from the axle bracket.





5. Remove the nut (1) and bolt (7) from the frame rail and remove the upper suspension arm (2).

RIGHT SIDE
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Support the rear axle.





3. Remove the upper suspension arm nut (2) and bolt (3) from the axle bracket.





4. Remove the nut (1) and bolt (7) from the frame rail and remove the upper suspension arm (2).

INSTALLATION
LEFT SIDE

NOTE: All torques should be done with vehicle on the ground with full vehicle weight.





1. Position the upper suspension arm (2) in the frame rail bracket.
2. Install the mounting bolt (7) and nut (1) tighten to 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).





3. Position the upper suspension arm (4) in the axle bracket.
4. Install the mounting bolt (3) and nut (2) tighten to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
5. Raise the fuel tank back into place and secure.
6. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

RIGHT SIDE

NOTE: All torques should be done with vehicle on the ground with full vehicle weight.





1. Position the upper suspension arm (2) in the frame rail bracket.
2. Install the mounting bolt (7) and nut (1) tighten to 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).





3. Position the upper suspension arm (4) in the axle bracket.
4. Install the mounting bolt (3) and nut (2) tighten to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.