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Arm, Upper Control: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Chrysler 300 and 2019 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:

Removal process is the same for both sides of the vehicle.

  1. If removing left upper control arm, remove and reposition engine coolant recovery container. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, REMOVAL .
  2. If removing right upper control arm, remove the power distribution center (PDC) from mount and reposition.
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  3. Remove the upper control arm to body nuts (2) from upper control arm to body bolts (1).
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the necessary strut from the vehicle. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, COIL-OVER, REMOVAL .
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  7. Loosen the upper ball joint to knuckle nut (2). Back nut off until nut is even with end of stud. Keeping nut on at this location will help keep end of stud from distorting while using Puller in next step. 
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    CAUTION:

    In the following step, use care not to damage ball joint seal boot while sliding the Puller into place past seal boot.

  8. Using Puller (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint) (2), separate upper ball joint stud (1) from knuckle.
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  9. Remove the upper ball joint to knuckle nut (2).
  10. Remove upper control arm (flag) bolts (4).
  11. Remove upper control arm (1).
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