C 2500 Yukon XL 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2002)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front
Upper Control Arm Replacement
Upper Control Arm Replacement
Tools Required
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J43631 Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Disconnect the Real Time Damping (RTD) link rod from the sensor, if equipped.
4. Remove the retaining bolt for the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor brackets.
5. Remove the wheel drive shaft.
6. Remove the nut at the upper ball joint. Discard the nut.
7. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle using the J43631 (1).
