Control Arm and Axle Bushing, Upper

Removal

If one arm requires replacement, replace the other arm also.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist, and support body at rear crossmember. Refer to Section 00-02.

2. Remove and discard upper arm-to-axle pivot bolt and nut.

3. Remove and discard upper arm-to-frame pivot bolt and nut. Remove upper arm from vehicle.

   If upper arm axle bushing is to be replaced, use Bushing Remover and Installer Set T78P-5638-A and the following procedure:

4. Place the upper arm axle bushing remover tool in position, and remove the bushing assembly.
   
   
   
   

5. Using the installer tool, install the bushing assembly into the bushing ear of the rear axle.
   
   
   
   

Installation

1. Place the upper arm into the bracket of body side rail. Insert a new, upper arm-to-frame pivot bolt and nut with nut facing outboard. Do not tighten at this time.

2. Raise the suspension with hoist until upper arm-to-axle pivot hole is in position with hole in axle bushing. Install a new pivot bolt and nut with nut facing inboard. Do not tighten at this time.

3. Raise the suspension to curb height. Tighten the front upper arm bolt to 104-142 Nm (77-105 lb-ft), and the rear upper arm bolt to 95-135 Nm (70-100 lb-ft).