Upper Arm

Upper Arm





Special Tool(s)

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number, or an equivalent part, must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: The forward and rearward upper arm bushings are removed and installed as a pair.

1. Remove the rear subframe.
2. Place a suitable support under the wheel knuckle.
3. Remove and discard the front and rear upper arm-to-subframe bolts.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar link-to-upper arm nut, then separate it from the upper arm.
5. Remove and discard the upper arm-to-knuckle bolt.





6. Using the special tool, remove the upper arm and front upper arm bushing from the subframe.





7. Using the special tools, remove the front upper arm bushing from the upper arm.
8. Remove the upper arm from the subframe.





9. Using the special tool, remove the rearward bushing from the subframe.

Installation





1. Using the special tool, install the rear upper arm bushing into the subframe from the rear.
Install the rear upper arm bushing to the correct depth in the subframe. Use the opposite side bushing as a guide.





2. Position the upper arm on the wheel knuckle ball stud and into the rear upper arm bushing, then insert the forward part of the upper arm into the front subframe bushing bore.
3. Loosely install the rear upper arm-to-subframe bolt.










4. While an assistant holds the upper arm, adjust it to the correct height. Refer to ride height specifications.
5. Install the rear upper arm-to-subframe bolt.
^ Tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).





6. Using the special tools, install the forward upper arm bushing into the subframe while an assistant holds the upper arm in the center of the bushing bore.





7. Install the forward upper arm bushing to the correct depth in the subframe. Use the opposite side bushing as a guide.
8. Install the front upper arm-to-subframe bolt.
^ Tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

9. Install the upper arm-to-knuckle bolt.
^ Tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

10. Install the stabilizer bar link and nut on the upper arm.
^ Tighten to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).

11. Install the rear subframe.