FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Upper

Upper Arm

Removal and Installation





1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

Turn the air suspension service switch off.
2. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.





3. Remove the nuts, bolts and the upper arm.
^ Discard the nuts.

4. NOTE: Snug the upper arm-to-crossmember nuts and bolts. Do not tighten until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
5. Check and. if necessary, align the front end.