Milan FWD L4-2.5L (2010)
Removal
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result
in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a
replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct
retention of these parts.
1. Remove and discard the 3 shock absorber upper mount nuts.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.
5. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
6. Using the Steering Arm Remover, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
7. Position the shock absorber and spring assembly toward the wheel knuckle to access the upper arm-to-body bolts.
8. Remove the 2 upper arm-to-body bolts and the upper arm.
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Discard the bolts.
Installation
1. NOTE: Do not tighten the upper arm-to-body bolts at this time.
Position the upper arm and install the 2 new upper arm-to-body bolts.
2. Set the upper arm bushing fastener tightening position by aligning the hole in the upper arm with the hole in the body bracket and inserting a 6.35
mm (0.25 in) drill bit through both holes.