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Front Upper Control Arm - Removal







REMOVAL





1. Raise vehicle and support the axle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the inner fender well (2).




4. Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut.
5. Seperate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using special tool #8677 (1).




6. Remove the nut and bolt (1) securing the upper control arm (5) to the body.
7. Remove the upper control arm (5) from the vehicle.