TL V6-3.5L (2007)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Upper Arm Replacement
Upper Arm Replacement
Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
1. Remove the front damper.
2. Remove the wheel sensor bracket (A) from the upper arm (B).
3. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, then loosen the nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, insert a new cotter pin into the ball joint pin hole from the front to the rear of vehicle, and bend its end as shown.
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 new upper arm mounting bolts.
