Upper control arm replacement

i would *strongly* advise you to get a hold of a factory service manual and review it. besides the diagrams and working practices it also has the torque specs for reassembly.

cruise on over to mymopar.com and download one for what you're working on.

points of interest:
>unload the torsion bars when working on front suspension. loaded it's a spring waiting to go off and that's just a recipe for disaster. loosen the lower control arm pin nuts to do so otherwise you'll damage the lower control arm bushing

>the lower ball joint (the new one you posted up) is specific side to side. make sure you have the right one.

>harbor freight sells that tool. it's... uh. well, it works. i broke the hinge pin pretty much immediately. put a towel over it so if it lets go some part of it doesn't hit you in the dick or take your eye out.

>the lower ball joint is a *very* tight fit and it takes tremendous pressure to free it. know that going in and act accordingly.

>crack balljoints while the component is still attached to the car. otherwise you'll just wind up chasing the part all over the shop floor and getting frustrated.

>hammers. you need a BFH. at least 3lb. 5 is even better.