Disassembly

REAR SUSPENSION

UPPER CONTROL ARM

DISASSEMBLY - UPPER BALL JOINT
The rear upper control arm must be removed from the vehicle for replacement of the ball joint.

Fig.37 Removing Ball Joint From Upper Control Arm:

(1) Position Receiving Cup, Special Tool 6758, to support control arm when removing ball joint assembly (Fig. 37). Install Remover/Installer, Special Tool 6804 on top of ball joint assembly (Fig. 37).
(2) Using an arbor press, press the ball joint assembly out of the control arm.