Control Arm. Removal and Installation

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Vehicle/Axle Stands

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. 1
   Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04 Wheels and Tires).
2. 2
   Support the rear suspension at ride height.
   Use the general equipment: vehicle/axle stands.

   

3. 3

   NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or the vehicle weight resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

   1. Remove the upper control arm-to-knuckle bolt and nut.
      Torque: 136 lb-ft (185 N·m)

   2. Remove the upper control arm-to-rear subframe bolt and nut, and remove the upper control arm.
      Torque: 76 lb-ft (103 N·m)

   

Installation

1. 1
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. 2
   Check and adjust the rear camber as necessary.
   Refer to: Rear Camber Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).