ZDX V6-3.7L (2010)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Rear Upper Arm Removal/Installation
Rear Upper Arm Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
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Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
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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 rear wheel.
3. Position a floor jack under lower arm B. Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress.
4. With active damper system: Remove the suspension stroke sensor from the upper arm See: Sensors and Switches - Suspension/Ride Height
Sensor/Service and Repair.
5. Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, install the lock pin as shown after tightening the castle nut.
6. 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.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
