Upper Control Arm; Removal - Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual

2 - 36 FRONT SUSPENSION
6. Install the front spring (1). (Refer to 2 - SUSPEN-
SION/FRONT/SPRING - INSTALLATION).
7. Lower the vehicle and check vehicle alignment.
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
8. Install the front wheel and tire assembly. (Refer to
22 - TIRES/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).

UPPER CONTROL ARM

REMOVAL

Note: If servicing the right upper control arm,
remove the air cleaner housing to access the bolt
and nut.
Note: To remove the upper control arm the shock
absorber must remain installed.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Wire tie the steering knuckle to the shock absorber
(arrow). This is to hold the steering knuckle from
falling away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the ball joint nut (3) from the upper control
arm (2).
CAUTION: Do not subject the brake hose or any
wheel speed sensor harness to any tension.
CAUTION: Do not use pneumatic tools to tighten the bolt on the tool.
5. Using Special Tool 9168 Ball Joint Puller, press the upper ball joint out of the steering knuckle.
6. Remove the upper control arm (2) from the body by removing the nut and bolt (1) from the inside of the engine
compartment on the shock tower.
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