For 1990-2009 cars

Callout | Component Name
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Notice: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.

#### Preliminary Procedures

Remove the shock module. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .

1 | Upper Ball Joint Nut Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Tip Loosen but DO NOT remove the nut until the ball stud has been separated from the knuckle. Tighten
30 N·m (22 lb ft) ± 150°

2 | Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts (Qty: 2) Tighten 110 N·m (81 lb ft)
3 | Upper Control Arm Tip

• | Using the J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator, separate the ball stud from the knuckle.

• | Disconnect the wiring harness from the upper control arm.