Front Upper Control Arm - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Position upper control arm (1) in mounting brackets on frame. Install mounting bolts as shown through mounting brackets and control arm bushings. Install nuts on frame mounting bolts. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN BOLTS AT THIS TIME.




2. Install upper ball joint stud into steering knuckle. Install ball joint castle nut (6). Tighten castle nut to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.). Once nut is tightened to specified torque, it may be necessary to continue tightening nut a small amount to allow for cotter pin installation through castle nut and hole in ball joint stud. DO NOT LOOSEN NUT.
3. Install cotter pin (1) through upper ball joint castle nut and stud.
4. Lubricate ball joint assembly using Mopar(R) Multi-Mileage Lube or equivalent.




5. Install ABS wheel speed sensor head (2) in steering knuckle (1). Install and tighten mounting bolt (3) to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.).
6. Install brake rotor and brake caliper on knuckle. Brake Rotor - Installation
7. Install wheel and tire assembly Tires and Wheels - Installation. Progressively tighten wheel mounting nuts in proper sequence to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist.
10. Set vehicle to design height. Service and Repair
11. Tighten upper control arm frame mounting bolts to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
12. Perform wheel alignment. Service and Repair
13. Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation.