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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 45265 Bushing Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

  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. Loosen, do not remove the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.

  4. Object Number: 934003  Size: SH
  5. Remove the lower control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.
  6. Separate the knuckle from the lower control arm.

  7. Object Number: 934009  Size: SH
  8. Using the J 45265 , remove the lower control arm bushing from the knuckle assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 934009  Size: SH
  1. Using the J 45265 , install the lower control arm bushing into the knuckle assembly.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 934003  Size: SH
  3. Install the knuckle assembly into the lower control arm.
  4. Tighten

    1. Tighten the lower control arm to knuckle bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle bolt to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
  5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.