Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Suspension Control Arm, Front Right; Suspension Control Arm; Control Arm
Manufacturer Note: R.H., The forward bushing has a 14.2mm inner diameter, the rearward has a 14.2mm inner diameter bushing. The ball joint serviced in 3K185/3K186., FROM 04/08/03
Position: Front Passenger Side
Fits the following Mercury Models:
Sable | 2003-2005 | GS, LS, LS Premium, Platinum Edition | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Q: How to service and repair the upper control arm on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: To service the upper control arm, hoist up the vehicle, take off the wheel, and hold lower arm. Loose the upper arm with the bolts. Install, without tightening until at curb height, then check alignment. Use an equivalent to substitute the fasteners and follow the torque values in reassembling.
Q: How to service and repair the upper control arm on Mercury Mountaineer?
A: In order to fix the upper control arm, measure the distance between the hub and the fender, then lift the suspension to those measurements. Take out the outboard nut and bolt and in place of the flag nut use a non-flag nut. Install a new inboard bolt, tighten to 250 Nm and outboard bolt tighten to 275 NM. Check alignment afterward.