Arm, Upper Control: Removal

NOTE:

Review all Warnings and Cautions. Refer to WARNING .

Raise and support vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .

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Remove cotter pin and castle nut from upper ball joint stud.
CAUTION:
Do not strike or apply heat to steering knuckle in an effort to separate ball joint studs from knuckle.
Release upper control arm ball joint (1) from knuckle (3) using (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint) and lift ball joint stud from knuckle.

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Place a suitable jack stand (2) under the lower control arm (1) and slowly raise lower control arm to allow upper control arm fastener access for removal from shock spring.
Remove bolts fastening upper control arm to frame.
Remove upper control arm from vehicle.