Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor link.
- Loosen the ball joint stud nut but do not remove the nut.
- Using tool J-42188-B separate the upper ball joint stud from the upper control arm. See Special Tools .
- Remove the upper control arm bolts and shims. Note the number and position of the shims for installation purposes.
- Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.
NOTE:
The upper control arm shims will have an effect on the camber and the caster. Make sure to use an equal thickness of shims on both sides of each individual upper control arm bushing.