Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Support lower control arm with a jack stand.



3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
4. Remove the retaining bolts for the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor brackets.



5. Remove the wheel drive shaft (4WD only). Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
6. Remove and discard the upper ball joint retaining nut.



7. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle using the J 43631 and J 45851 .



8. Remove the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.
9. Remove the upper control arm bolts.
10. Remove the upper control arm.

1. Install the upper control arm.
2. Install the upper control arm bolts.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 175 N·m (129 lb ft).




4. Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
5. Install the new upper ball joint retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

6. Install the wheel drive shaft (4WD only). Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.



7. Install the retaining bolts for the brake hose and wheel speed sensor brackets.

Tighten

•	Tighten the brake hose bracket to steering knuckle bolt to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

•	Tighten the brake hose bracket to upper control arm bolt to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
9. Remove the safety stands.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.