RL V6-3.5L (2007)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Upper Arm Removal & Installation
Upper Arm Replacement
Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
1. Remove the front damper.
2. Remove the wheel sensor bracket (A) from the upper arm (B).
NOTE: Use new clips (C) on reassembly.
3. Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, then loosen the nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, install the new lock pin as shown after tightening the nut.
4. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint remover.
5. Remove the upper arm mounting bolts (A), then remove the upper arm (B).
6. Install the upper arm by inserting a rod (A) of appropriate size (O.D. 6 mm/L: 300 mm) into the positioning holes (B), and place the upper arm
(C) on the rod to position it before tightening the upper arm mounting bolts.
