Arm, Upper Control: Installation
- Install upper control arm into frame channels.
- Install both upper control arm frame pivot bolts and nuts.Do not tighten at this time.
- Lower jack stand (2) from lower control arm (1) and remove stand.NOTE:
Lubricate ball joint, if applicable. Lubricate ball joint assembly using Mopar® Multi-Mileage Lube or equivalent.
- Install upper control arm ball joint stud (1) into mounting hole in knuckle (3). Install ball joint castle nut.Do not tighten at this time.
- Install tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle.
- Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist.NOTE:
On models equipped with six piston calipers the calipers need to be unbolted from the knuckle and hung out of the way so that the suspension height stands can be installed correctly.
- Remove tire and wheels assemblies and install (special tool #9096, Height Stands, Suspension) (1) onto the hub and bearing assembly (2) and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Set vehicle to curb height. Refer to CURB HEIGHT MEASUREMENT .
- Tighten upper control arm frame mounting bolts to the proper specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
If necessary, increase the torque of the castle nut up to an additional 25 N.m for the alignment of the cotter pin hole in the ball stud.
- Tighten the upper ball joint castle nut to the proper specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install cotter pin in end of upper joint stud.NOTE:
On models equipped with six piston calipers the calipers need to be reinstalled onto the knuckle and tighten the two mounting bolts to the proper specifications. Refer to BRAKE FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the special tool and install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Perform wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
- Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation.