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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 21474-4 Nut
    • J 41211 Front Control Arm Bushing Set
    • J 41397 Lower Control Arm Bushings Remover/Installer
    • J 23444-A High Pressure Lubricant

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

    2. Object Number: 534367 Size: SH
  2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.

    3. Important: Apply J 23444-A or equivalent to the threads of the J 21474-19 .

  3. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
    4. • J 21474-19
    • The remover/installer from the J 41397
    • The receiver from the J 41397
    • J 21474-18
  4. Tighten the J 21474-18 until the front bushing is removed from the control arm.
  5. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.

    6. Object Number: 534378 Size: SH
  6. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
    7. • J 21474-27
    • The remover/installer from the J 41211
    • The receiver from the J 41211
    • J 21474-4
  7. Tighten the J 21474-27 until the rear bushing is removed from the control arm.
  8. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 534383 Size: SH
  1. Insert the rear bushing into the control arm.

    2. Important: ApplyJ 23444-A or equivalent to the threads of the J 21474-27 .

  2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
    3. • J 21474-27
    • The receiver/installer from the J 41211
    • The receiver from the J 41211
    • J 21474-4
  3. Tighten the J 21474-4 until the rear bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
  4. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.

    5. Object Number: 534373 Size: SH
  5. Lubricate the outer casing of the front bushing.
  6. Insert the front bushing into the control arm.
  7. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
    8. • J 21474-19
    • The remover/installer from the J 41397
    • The receiver from the J 41397
    • J 21474-18
  8. Tighten the J 21474-19 until the front bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
  9. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
  10. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .