Upper control arm bushing Q

[FiatRG]

When replacing the upper control arm bushings only does the shock and spring have to be removed?
Can someone point me in the right direction with the process as my searches seem to have all bushings or entire control arm replacement threads only?

If I could ask one other question. Do the tie rod and center link bushings have torque specs?

Much appreciated gentleman.

[FiatRG]

Ok, found 25lbs for tie rod torque. Going to assume that's close enough to use for the center link torque specs.

Seems the spring more then likely has to come off to replace the upper arm bushing. If I'm wrong let me know. Guess that's going to have to wait a while to get done.

[toyfiats]

When replacing the upper control arm bushings only does the shock and spring have to be removed?
Can someone point me in the right direction with the process as my searches seem to have all bushings or entire control arm replacement threads only?

Much appreciated gentleman.

The uppers are relatively easy - no need to disturb the springs or shocks. Loosen the balljoint from the steering knuckle, together with the larger pivot bolt that holds the control arm to the shock tower. Then it is just a matter of knocking the old bushings out and pressing in new ones - see http://www.mirafiori.com/~thad/bushing.html

Lower bushings are the bear - requires complete disassembly.

[vandor]

What he said.
The shock will keep the spring from decompressing, but for safety put a jackstand under the lower a-arm and
lower the jack so some of the car's weight is on the a-arm. This will also make it easier to remove the upper arm.