Armada 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) Flex Fuel (2009)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Upper Link
UPPER LINK
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the fender protector to access upper link. Refer to See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair.
3. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint and discard the cotter pin.
4. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Tool.
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Support lower link with jack.
Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)
5. Remove upper link bolts and nuts, then remove upper link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Upper Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Upper Link Ball Joint
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to See: Service and Repair/Front Suspension.
CAUTION:
Use a new cotter pin for installation of upper link ball joint nut.
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When installing wheel and tire, refer to See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Rotation.
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After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Front Suspension.
Lower Link
LOWER LINK