Mercury 6W1Z-3085-L Arm Assembly - Front Suspension

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Raise the lower control arm to simulate normal ride height. Tighten the pivot bolt nuts. Install the wheel. Remove the jackstands. Lower the vehicle. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the recommended torque.

Remove the cotter pin from the upper balljoint stud and loosen the stud nut slightly. Place a floor jack under the lower control arm and raise it slightly. Tap the steering knuckle near the upper balljoint stud with a hammer to loosen it. Use a balljoint stud separator if needed (note that this may damage the balljoint boot). Remove the nut from the upper balljoint stud and the upper control arm pivot shaft attaching bolts. Remove the upper control arm and pivot shaft as an assembly.

Remove the cotter pin from the upper balljoint stud and loosen the stud nut slightly. Place a floor jack under the lower control arm and raise it slightly. Tap the steering knuckle near the upper balljoint stud with a hammer to loosen it. Use a balljoint stud separator if needed (note that this may damage the balljoint boot). Remove the nut from the upper balljoint stud and the upper control arm pivot shaft attaching bolts. Remove the upper control arm and pivot shaft as an assembly.

Inspect the bushings for damage. If needed, have new bushings installed at an automotive machine shop.