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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 41805 Ball Joint Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front drive axle, if equipped. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1241417  Size: SH
  4. Before removing the bushing, measure and record the distance from the bushing flange to the bracket. This will be the distance that the new bushing will be installed to.

  5. Object Number: 1241423  Size: SH
  6. Using the J 41805 (1), remove the rear bushing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1241423  Size: SH
  1. Using the J 41805 (1), install the rear bushing.

  2. Object Number: 1241417  Size: SH
  3. Install the rear bushing to the predetermined measurement taken earlier.
  4. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  5. Install the front drive axle, if equipped. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .