Mountaineer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (2000)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Upper
Removal
1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension
vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result
in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs or shocks, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Use a suitable jack stared to support the front suspension lower arm.
4. CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to the front wheel spindle, secure the spindle to keep it from tilting before removing the pinch bolt and
nut.
Remove the pinch bolt and nut from the front wheel spindle.
5. Remove the front suspension upper arm.
1
Remove the two nuts.
2
Remove the two bolts.
3
Remove the front suspension upper arm.
Installation
1. Install the front suspension upper arm.
1
Position the front suspension upper arm.
2
Install the two bolts and two nuts.
