Upper Control Arm: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inner Fender Well

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1 - FENDER

2 - INNER FENDER WELL

Raise vehicle and support the axle.
Remove the tire and wheel.
Remove the inner fender well (2).

Fig 2: Ball Joint Separator Tool
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Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut.
Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using special tool #8677 (1).

Fig 3: Upper Control Arm Mounting
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Remove the nut and bolt (1) securing the upper control arm (5) to the body.
Remove the upper control arm (5) from the vehicle.