Removal Procedure
Tools Required
- Remove the control arm
from the vehicle. Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement
in Rear Suspension or
Lower Control Arm Replacement
in Front Suspension.
- Remove the bushing from the control arm using tools as follows:
• | Assemble the long bolt J 21474-27
with the thrust bearing through the bushing remover J 41014-1
through the bushing receiver J 21474-5
over the bushing against the control arm. |
• | Lubricate the bolt threads with high pressure lubricant. |
• | Install the nut J 21474-4
and begin tightening the nut. |
- Tighten the nut until the bushing is driven out of the control
arm.
- Disassemble the tools.
- Remove the bushing.
Installation Procedure
- Begin installing the bushing
into the control arm ensuring that the flat on the bushing is vertical and
rearward or forward.
• | Assemble the long bolt J 21474-27
with the washer through the bushing installer J 41014-1
over the bushing against the control arm. |
• | Lubricate the bolt threads with a high pressure lubricant. |
- Tighten the nut until the busing is into the control arm and
the bushing is fully seated.
- Disassemble and remove the tools.
- Install the control arm. Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement
in Rear Suspension or
Lower Control Arm Replacement
in
Front Suspension.