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Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement RWD

Tools Required

    • J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Set
    • J 22269-01 Accumulator and Servo Piston Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 130895  Size: SH
  3. Install the lower control arm in a vise.
  4. Remove the rear bushing.
  5. 3.1. Install the following tools:
       • The J 22269-01
       • The J 21474-8
       • The J 21474-12
       • The J 21474-13
    3.2. Tighten until the rear bushing becomes free.

    Object Number: 130893  Size: SH
  6. Using a blunt chisel, drive the front bushing flare down flush with the rubber part of the bushing.
  7. Prior to removing or installing the front bushing, place a wedge or spacer between the control arm bushing housing. This keeps the control arm bushing housing from bending while removing or installing the bushing.
  8. Remove the front bushing.
  9. 6.1. Install the following tools:
       • The J 21474-3
       • The J 21474-4
       • The J 21474-5
       • The J 21474-6
    6.2. Tighten until the bushing is partially removed.
    6.3. Reverse the J 21474-6 .
    6.4. Tighten until the front bushing becomes free.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 130894  Size: SH
  1. Prior to removing or installing the bushing, place a wedge or spacer between the control arm bushing housing. This keeps the control arm bushing housing from bending while removing or installing the bushing.
  2. Install the front bushing into the lower control arm.
  3. Install the J 21474-4 , the J 21474-5 , and the J 21474-13 .
  4. The lip is on the outside of the control arm.

  5. Tighten until the front bushing seats fully into the lower control arm. Remove the tools.

  6. Object Number: 130896  Size: SH
  7. Install the rear bushing into the lower control arm.
  8. 5.1. Install the J 22269-1 , the J 21474-2 , and the J 21474-13 .

    The lip is on the outside of the control arm.

    5.2. Tighten until the rear bushing seats fully into the lower control arm. Remove the tools.
  9. Remove the lower control arm from the vise.
  10. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement 4WD

Tools Required

J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Set

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 497363  Size: SH
  3. Remove the front bushing. Use the J 21474-01 .

  4. Object Number: 497375  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear bushing. Use the J 21474-01

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 497370  Size: SH
  1. Install the front bushing. Use the J 21474-01

  2. Object Number: 497380  Size: SH
  3. Install the rear bushing. Use the J 21474-01 .
  4. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .