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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 41211 Front Control Arm Bushing Set

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  3. Wrap the control arm with a shop towel and place it in a vise.

  4. Object Number: 851706  Size: SH

    Important: Note the depth and orientation of the old bushing before removal.

  5. Using the J 41211 , remove the control arm bushing from the lower control arm.
  6. Disassemble the tools and remove the bushing.

Installation Procedure

  1. Place the NEW bushing to the tapered side of the control arm.

  2. Object Number: 851698  Size: SH
  3. Using the J 41211 , install the control arm bushing in the lower control arm.
  4. Install the bushing to the same depth and orientation as noted during removal.
  5. Remove the J 41211 from the control arm.
  6. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .