Upper Control Arm Bushings Replacement RWD

Tools Required

1. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement .
2. Install the upper control arm in a vise.



3. Remove the washers and the nuts from upper control arm shaft.



4. Remove the upper control arm bushings. Use the J 22269-1 and J 21474-01 .



5. Remove the upper control arm shaft from the upper control arm.

Tools Required

J 22269-1 Tie Rod End Installer

1. Install the upper control arm shaft to the upper control arm.
2. Install the control arm bushings to the upper control arm. Use the J 22269-1 and a short piece of pipe that is the same outer diameter as the rubber bushing.



3. Tighten J 22269-1 until the bushing is positioned on the shaft and the upper control arm as shown. The measurement should be 12.8 -- 13.8 mm (0.48 -- 0.52 in) on both ends.



4. Install the washers and the nuts to the upper control arm shaft. Do not tighten the nuts.
5. Remove the upper control arm from the vise.
6. Install the upper control arm to the vehicle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement .

Upper Control Arm Bushings Replacement 4WD

Tools Required

1. Remove the upper control arm. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement .
2. Install the upper control arm in a vise.



3. Remove the bushings. Use the tools shown.

Tools Required

1. Install the bushings to the upper control arm. Use the tools shown.
2. Remove the upper control arm from the vise.
3. Install the upper control arm. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement .