Tools Required
J 45938
Alignment Socket
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Support the lower control arm at ride height.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor brackets.
- Disconnect the front brake hose from the upper control arm. Refer to
Front Brake Hose Replacement
.
- Disconnect the upper control arm from the ball stud by removing the pinch bolt.
- Remove the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.
- Remove the upper control arm bolts.
- 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 nuts and the adjustment cams. Do not tighten.
- Connect the upper control arm to the ball stud by installing the pinch bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 70 N·m (51 lb ft).
- Connect the wheel speed sensor brackets.
- Install the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the front brake hose to the upper control arm. Refer to
Front Brake Hose Replacement
.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Remove the lower control arm support.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the vehicle at ride height, tighten the upper control arm nuts.
Tighten
Using the
J 45938
, tighten the nuts to 155 N·m (114 lb ft).
- Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Specifications
.