Special Tools

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the automatic level control link from the upper control arm.
4. Remove the ABS wire harness clamp from the upper control arm.
5. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle retaining nut.




Caution: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.

6. Using the J 43631 , disconnect the upper control arm from the knuckle.



7. Remove and discard the upper control arm to frame mounting bolts and nuts.
8. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.

1. Install the upper control arm to the vehicle.

Note: Loosely install all fasteners before tightening.

2. Install the upper control arm to frame mounting bolts and nuts.
3. Install the upper control arm to the knuckle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the upper control arm to knuckle retaining nut.

Tighten

•	Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle nut to 66 N·m (48 lb ft).

•	Tighten the new upper control arm to frame mounting bolts and retaining nuts - Front to 132 N·m (9 lb ft).

•	Tighten the new upper control arm to frame mounting bolts and retaining nuts to 119 N·m (87 lb ft).

5. Install the automatic level control link on the upper control arm.
6. Install the ABS wiring harness on the upper control arm.
7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
8. Lower the vehicle.