TL AWD V6-3.7L (2010)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Upper Arm Replacement
Front Upper Arm Replacement
Special Tools Required
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Ball Joint Thread Protector, 10 mm 07AAF-SECA120
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Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
1. Raise and support the vehicle See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the front damper/spring See: Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Damper/Spring
Removal/Installation.
4. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin into the ball joint pin hole from the front to the rear of the vehicle, and bend its end as shown.
Check the ball joint pin hole direction before connecting the ball joint.
5. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover See: Ball Joint/Service and
Repair/Ball Joint Removal.
6. Remove the upper arm mounting bolts (A), then remove the upper arm (B).
NOTE: Use new upper arm mounting bolts during reassembly.
