BMR Suspension UTCA034 User Manual

UPPER CONTROL ARM AND MOUNT

UTCA030, UTCA031, UTCA032, UTCA033, UTCA034, UCM002 – 2011-PRESENT FORD MUSTANG

Tools required:

o 3/8”, ½” drive ratchet or impact wrench
o Sockets – 18mm, 21mm deep, 24mm,

25mm, 27mm

o Hydraulic jack and stands or service lift
o Pry-bar

Installation:

1. Remove the lower rear seat cushion to gain access to

the upper control arm mounting bolt. Located
directly above the drivers and passengers side
footwells there is a push release that detaches the
seat cushion. Once each release is popped, the
lower seat cushion can be removed.

2. Using a 24mm socket, remove the large bolt on the

driveshaft tunnel. (IMAGE 1)

3. Lift the vehicle until there is sufficient work space

under the car. Support with jack stands.

4. Using a 21mm deep socket, remove the upper

control arm bolt at the axle. (IMAGE 2)

5. Knock the bolt out, separating the control arm from

the axle. NOTE: it may be necessary to support the

front of the axle to remove tension from the control
arm bolt.

6. Using an 18mm socket and long extension, remove

the (2) remaining upper control arm mount bolts and
remove the upper control arm mount and control
arm out as an assembly. (IMAGE 3)

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UPPER CONTROL ARM AND MOUNT (CONT.)

7. Using a 25mm wrench or socket for the bolt head and a 27mm socket for the nut, remove the front control

arm bolt as shown in IMAGE 4.

8. If installing an adjustable control arm, adjust the control arm to the approximate length of the OE arm

before proceeding.

9. Lube the outside surfaces of the front bushing on the BMR control arm bushing. Mount the BMR upper

control arm into the factory mount or the BMR UCM002 mount and re-assemble with the provided new
bolt. Tighten to 200 ft/lbs.

10. Re-install the assembly into the car and insert the rear

upper mounting bolts. Tighten to 85 ft/lbs.

11. Connect the rear of the BMR control arm to the upper

control arm bushing on the rear end. It may require
the axle to be rotated to allow the bolt to slide through.
Tighten bolt to 129 ft/lbs.

12. Using a grease gun, insert 4-5 pumps of grease into the

grease fitting.

13. Lower vehicle and insert the large bolt into the upper

mount inside the car. Tighten this bolt to 240 ft/lbs.

14. Re-install lower seat cushion.