2007 Liberty KJ Factory Service Manual 2 - SUSPENSION

REMOVAL

RIGHT SIDE


1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right side tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
4. Separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using remover C-4150A.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the air box (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER ELEMENT - REMOVAL).
7. Remove the cruise control servo mounting nuts.
8. Remove the upper control arm rear bolt.
9. Remove the upper control arm front bolt.
10. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.

LEFT SIDE


1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left side tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
4. Separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using remover C-4150A.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the battery (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - REMOVAL).
7. Unclip the power center and move it to the side out of the way.
8. Remove the battery tray (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/TRAY - REMOVAL).
9. Disconnect the battery temperature sensor from the battery tray.


10. Remove the upper control arm rear bolt (2) by using a ratchet and extension (3) under the steering shaft (1) and positioned by the power steering reservoir.
11. Remove the upper control arm front bolt.
12. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.