FRONT UPPER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled while servicing the vehicle.

1.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

3.  Inspect the front wheel alignment.

(See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	Bolt
2	Caliper and mounting support (See Caliper and Mounting Support Removal Note.)
3	Disc plate
4	Stabilizer control link nut
5	Shock absorber lower bolt and nut (See Shock Absorber Lower Bolt and Nut Removal Note.)
6	Split pin (See Split Pin Installation Note.)
7	Front upper arm ball joint (See Front Upper Arm Ball Joint Removal Note.)
8	Front upper arm (See Front Upper Arm Removal Note.)
9	Clip (See Clip Installation Note.)
10	Dust boot

Caliper and Mounting Support Removal Note

1.  Remove the caliper and mounting support from the steering knuckle and suspend it with a cable in a location out of the way.

Shock Absorber Lower Bolt and Nut Removal Note

1.  Loosen the shock absorber upper nuts.

2.  Remove the front shock absorber lower bolt and nut.

Front Upper Arm Ball Joint Removal Note

1.  Remove the front upper arm ball joint from the steering knuckle using the SST.

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Front Upper Arm Removal Note

1.  Remove the front upper arm bolts.

2.  Push down the front lower arm, and then remove the front upper arm from the gap between the shock absorber lower end and the front lower arm.

Split Pin Installation Note

1.  Install the split pin as shown in the figure.

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Clip Installation Note

1.  Wipe the grease off the ball joint stud.

2.  Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.

3.  Install the dust boot on the ball joint.

4.  Install the clip using the SST.

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5.  Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.

6.  Wipe off any excess grease.