UPPER CONTROL ARM
Removing
Remove the wheel.
Remove the bolt -1-.
Remove booth joint pins in the upper control arm -2- from the wheel bearing housing.
The slits in the wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!
Remove the nuts -3 and 6-.
Remove the bolts -4 and 5- and remove the upper control arm upward.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Tightening specifications, refer to MOUNTING BRACKET, SHOCK ABSORBER FORK, UPPER CONTROL ARM AND TOWER BRACE OVERVIEW
Note. Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension bolts when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.
Insert the upper control arm and the bolts -4 and 5-.
Install the nuts -3 and 6- and tighten by hand.
Insert both of the upper control arm joint pins -2- in the wheel bearing housing and insert the bolt -1-.
Note. Push the upper control arms down as far as possible while tightening the bolts!
Tighten the threaded connection -1-.
Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position, refer to WHEEL BEARING, WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
Note. The upper control arm must be pressed toward the inside of the vehicle when tightening the nuts -3 and 6-.
Tighten the nuts -3 and 6-.
Tighten the wheel. Refer to Specifications .
Axle alignment is required, see table. Refer to WHEN VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NECESSARY