Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement for Cadillac Catera 2001

Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the rear axle lower control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .



4. Cut off the collar on the inboard lower control arm bushing.
5. Cut off the rubber collar on the outboard lower control arm.



6. Use the following to press out the bushing:

•	30 mm socket

•	J 21474-01

•

J 42200

1. Coat the new bushings with lubricant to enable ease of installation.
2. Install the inboard side bushing with the collar toward the rear differential.



3. Use the following tools to press in the new bushing:

•	30 mm socket

•

J 21474-5

•

J 42200

4. Lubricate the outboard side bushing with silicone spray.



5. Install the outboard side bushing.



6. Use the following to press in the new bushing:

•	30 mm socket

•

J 21474-5

•

J 42200

7. Install the rear axle lower control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
9. Lower the vehicle.