Upper Control Arm Replacement 1500
Callout
| Component Name
|
Preliminary Procedures
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
|
1
| Upper Ball Joint Nut
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Procedure
- Disconnect the electronic suspension control link connector.
- Place a suitable support under the lower control arm and load the suspension.
- Use the
J-42188-B
to separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Tighten 50 N·m (37 lb ft) Special ToolJ-42188-B
Ball Joint Separator
|
2
| Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Bolt
Tighten 10 N·m (89 lb ft) |
3
| Brake Hose/Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Retainer Bolt
Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in) |
4
| Upper Control Arm Nut (Qty: 4)
Tighten 190 N·m (140 lb ft) |
5
| Upper Control Arm Alignment Cam (Qty: 4)
|
6
| Upper Control Arm Bolt (Qty: 2)
|
7
| Upper Control Arm
Tip Verify wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Specifications |
Upper Control Arm Replacement 2500, 3500
Tools Required
J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle and support the lower control arm.
- Remove the retaining bolt for the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor brackets.
- Remove the nut at the upper ball joint. Discard the nut.
- Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle using the
J-42188-B .
- Remove the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.
- Remove the upper control arm.
Installation Procedure
- Install the upper control arm.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the upper control arm bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 190 N·m (140 lb ft).
- Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle .
- Install the new nut to the upper ball joint stud.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Install the retaining bolts for the brake hose and wheel speed sensor brackets.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Raise the vehicle and remove the support for the lower control arm.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Specifications .