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Left Side

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the left side tire and wheel assembly.
    Fig 1: UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION
    GC0085698Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
  4. Separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle (3) using remover 9360 (2).
    Fig 2: BATTERY TRAY
    GC0085706Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the battery. Refer to Electrical/Battery System/BATTERY - Removal .
  7. Unclip the power center (2) and move it to the side out of the way.
  8. Remove the battery tray (1). Refer to Electrical/Battery System/TRAY, Battery - Removal .
    Fig 3: PIVOT BOLTS
    GC0085709Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. Remove the upper control arm rear nut (2) by using a ratchet and extension under the steering shaft (3).
  10. Remove the upper control arm front bolt.
  11. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.
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