How do I remove the upper control arm?
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How do I remove the upper control arm?
I want to swap out the upper control arm or at the very least take it to a shop to swap out the bushings. Has anyone pulled theirs off? On the driver's side the end closer to the front seems easy to get to the bolt, but the rear end seems blocked by the spring. Let's say I get to the bolt, can I unscrew it and that's it or do I need to keep the other end from turning?
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You'll probably have more issue with removing the UCA's ball joint from the knuckle. Purchase or rent a ball joint remover to help you out there OR with the castle nut removed, install another nut you'll not be afraid of damaging. Install it just enough so that it is flush with the ball joint stem, and then go to town on it with a hammer or sledge. Two wacks with my 5lb sledge and the ball joint gave up the knuckle.
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