Ok Since i cannot find SSSSSHHHH@#% on exactly how to relpace the upper control arm with out purchasing a darn book .
I thought i would start a thread.. I will also need help with this since im 4 hours in and the furthest i have gotten is taken out the battery tray.. ..
This is what happend on saturday..
here are the 13 steps that mopar has in there instructions but what they do not have is the tool list and where bolts are located etc.
This is the left side:
1) raise and support vehicle
2) remove the right side tire and wheel assembly
3) remove ball joint nut
4)separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle use tool c-4150a
5) lower the vehicle
6) remove the battery
7) unclip the power center and move it to the side out of the way.
remove tray (ok pretty much BS how about explain where the darn bolts are and what size)
9) Disconnect battery temp sensor
10) remove upper control arm rear bolt by using a rachet and extension under the steering shaft and one positioned by the power steering reservoir
(your kidding right this is all you can give as a description?)
11) remove the upper control arm front bolt
12) remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.
Now.. There are three bolts holding in the battery tray.
tools needed to remove the tray..
3/8 drive with an extension.. i had a 12 inch extension and used a 10mm for the battery holder bracket and a 12mm socket for all three bolts holding the tray. bolt locations: one is down below the tray.. dont miss that one .. i did. two are up top. one is right on the fender wall. the other one is closest to the motor in a little pocket you may have to clean it out to see it..
I am not trying to get the ball joint pressed out.. ( need special tool and do not use a fork.. ) I did and it does not work...
I also tried to remove the nuts.. 3/4 inch deep socket.. and there not moving..
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