Rear upper control arm

2011 DODGE CALIBER

145,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

HKFROMNY.

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Hey, It's me again. Can't seem to find a tutorial video (vehicle specific) showing what i need to do in changing these boomerang shaped rear upper control arms. can you give me any ideas as to how extensive it is?

Jul 23, 2020 at 4:58 PM

KASEKENNY

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Unfortunately we don't have a video for this specific vehicle but here are the instructions from the manual. Hopefully this gives you the detail that you need.

Please let us know if you need other info and we can dig deeper. Thanks

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Jul 23, 2020 at 5:04 PM

HKFROMNY.

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Okay, thanks. i'm assuming i don't need to worry about any alignment issues?

Jul 23, 2020 at 5:10 PM

KASEKENNY

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Sorry. I meant to state that. You do need an alignment after this. The rear has adjustable control arms so step 8 says to perform an alignment.

Jul 23, 2020 at 5:13 PM

HKFROMNY.

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Darn it, was hoping didn't need it.

Jul 23, 2020 at 5:17 PM

KASEKENNY

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Sorry. I know how you feel. Unfortunately any time we mess with a suspension component that is not on a solid axle it most always needs an alignment.

Jul 23, 2020 at 7:01 PM

HKFROMNY.

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Well, it's all good, I appreciate all the help i've received from y'all. I'll keep in touch.

Jul 24, 2020 at 6:32 AM

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Jul 24, 2020 at 10:48 AM

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