Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Disconnect the air suspension level sensor, if equipped. Refer to
Air Spring Leveling Sensor Replacement.
- Support the rear axle at the ride height.
- Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and bolt from the frame bracket.
- Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and bolt from the axle bracket.
- Remove the upper control arm.
Installation Procedure
- Install the upper control arm.
- Install the upper control arm retaining bolt and nut to the axle bracket.
- Install the upper control arm retaining bolt to the frame bracket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Do not tighten the nuts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.
- Install and the upper control arm to axle bolt and tighten nut to
100 N·m plus an additional 55° (74 lb ft plus an additional 55°).
Note: Do not tighten the bolts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.
- Install the upper control arm to frame bolt and tighten to
100 N·m plus an additional 55° (74 lb ft plus an additional 55°).
- Connect the air suspension level sensor, if equipped. Refer to
Air Spring Leveling Sensor Replacement.
- Remove rear axle support.
- Lower the vehicle.