Arm, Upper Control: Inspection

Inspect the upper control arm for the following:

• Inspect the control arm for any signs of damage and cracks. If the control arm shows any sign of damage or cracks, the control arm must be replaced. Do not attempt to repair or straighten a broken or bent control arm.
• Inspect both control arm isolator bushings for severe deterioration. These bushings can be serviced separately.
• Inspect the ball joint per the procedure in this article of the service information.
• Inspect the ball joint grease seal (boot) for cuts or splits. It can be serviced separately.