Upper Control Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Sky and 2008 Pontiac Solstice. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Upper Control Arm, Mounting Bolts & Upper Ball Joint Nut

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
NOTE: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur. Preliminary Procedures: Remove the shock module. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .
1	Upper Ball Joint Nut NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tip: Loosen but DO NOT remove the nut until the ball stud has been separated from the knuckle. Tighten: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) ± 150°
2	Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts (Qty: 2) Tighten: 110 N.m (81 lb ft)
3	Upper Control Arm Tip: Using the J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator, separate the ball stud from the knuckle. Disconnect the wiring harness from the upper control arm.