Upper Control Arm: Installation

Fig 1: Upper Control Arm Mounting

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1 - BOLT

2 - SPRING

3 - UPPER BALL JOINT

4 - KNUCKLE

5 - UPPER CONTROL ARM

1. Install the upper control arm (5) to the vehicle.
2. Install the nut and bolt (1) securing the upper control arm (5) to the body and tighten to 108 N.m (80 ft lbs).
   Fig 2: Removing/Installing Upper Ball Joint At Knuckle

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3. Install the upper ball joint (2) into the knuckle (3).
4. Install the upper ball joint retaining nut (4) and tighten the nut to 95 N.m (70 ft.lbs.).
   Fig 3: Inner Fender Well

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   1 - FENDER

   2 - INNER FENDER WELL

5. Install the inner fender well (2).
6. Install the tire and wheel.
7. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
8. Perform a wheel alignment (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .