Contents: Removal ⤓ Installation ⤓
Upper Control Arm Assembly Design (Galant 1994-1998 Models)
1 - Ball joint for fastening the upper arm to the steering knuckle; 2 - Self-locking nuts for fastening the upper support of the lever; 3 - Assembling the upper arm; 4 - Upper suspension arm axial bearings; 5 - Ball joint protective cover
Removal
1. The design of the upper control arm assembly (Galant models 1994÷1998) is shown in the illustration.
2. Jack up the car and place it on stands. Remove the corresponding front wheel.
3. Release the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle assembly.
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4. Loosen the nuts securing the axle supports of the upper arm to the body element.
5. Remove the upper arm assembly.
6. Unscrew the through bolts securing the axle supports of the lever assembly.
Installation
1. Install the axle bearings on the upper control arm assembly and adjust their installation angles. The required value is 84°÷86°.
2. Tighten the nuts of the through bolts securing the axle supports to the required torque (57 N·m).
3. Check the correct installation of the axle supports by measuring the installation distances A and B. The required values are 299.9 mm for A and 234.0 for B.
4. Secure the upper control arm assembly to the vehicle body by tightening the new self-locking axle bearings to the required torque (86 Nm).
5. Place the upper ball joint into the steering knuckle assembly and secure it with a new self-locking nut, tightening the latter to 28 N·m.
6. Install the front wheel and lower the vehicle to the ground.
7. Finally, adjust the front wheel alignment angles.