Ford 6E5Z-3085-BA
Upper Control Arm, Front Driver Side

Service and repairs of upper control arms should begin by securing the vehicle into NEUTRAL position on a hoist. The shock absorber lower bolt together with the flag nut should be removed followed by new components installation while tightening them to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) at the bushing fastener tightening position. You should use a suitable jack to lift the trailing arm before removing the upper arm outboard bolt which gets replaced by a new bolt while maintaining 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) tension during installation when the suspension is at the bushing fastener tightening position. Lower the trailing arm with care before removing the jack from beneath it. The shock absorber needs adjustment to access the upper arm before discarding the inboard bolt to separate the upper arm. Tighten the new inboard bolt to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) by positioning the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position. A compatible jack should elevate the suspension to the bushing fastener tightening position by raising it until the hub-center measures 395 mm from the fender edge. When installing close the procedure by returning the vehicle and check the camber position while making any needed adjustments.

The suspension should be at the bushing fastener tightening position.

Raise the suspension with a suitable jack until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is 395 mm (15.55 in).

The distance should be 395 mm (15.55 inches).

Position the upper ball joint and install a new nut, tightening it to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Remove and discard them, then install a new bolt, tightening it to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) and then rotating an additional 90 degrees.

Position the cam bolt and cam adjuster with the cam facing upward.

Place a block of wood or a similar item between the lower arm and the outer CV joint when separating the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.

Raise the suspension using a suitable jack until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender measures 395 mm (15.55 in).

Reverse the removal procedure to complete the installation.