Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement Horizontal
Tools Required
Removal Procedure
- Remove the lower control arm. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement
.
- Secure the lower control arm in a vise.
Important: Use a 1/2 x 20 in standard
thread nut with the puller bolt.
- Assemble the bushing removal tools as indicated:
- Tighten the puller bolt (5) until the bushing is removed.
- Disassemble the J 21474-01
and J 21474-5
.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the bushing with liquid hand soap or equivalent.
Important: Use a 1/2 x 20 in standard
thread nut with the puller bolt.
- Assemble the following bushing installation tools as indicated :
- Tighten the puller bolt (5) until the bushing is installed into
the control arm.
- Disassemble the J 21474-01
and J 21474-5
.
- Remove the control arm from the vice.
- Install the lower control arm. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement
.
Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement Vertical
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
• | J 34126 Driven
Sprocket Support Bearing Installer |
• | J 34126 Driven Sprocket
Support Bearing Installer |
- Remove the lower control arm. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement
.
- Secure the lower control arm in a vice.
- Mark the lower control
arm along the flat edge of the bushing flange.
Important: Apply J 23444-A (or equivalent high pressure lubricant ) to the
threads of the J 21474-27
- Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
- Tighten the J 21474-4
- Disassemble the bushing removal tools.
Installation Procedure
Tools Required
J 21474-01 Control
Arm Bushing Service Set
Important: The lower control arm vertical bushing MUST be installed in the same
position which it was removed in order to maintain the original vehicle ride,
handling and road feel.
- Align the flat edge of the bushing flange to the mark in the control
arm (1). Ensure that the flat edge of the bushing flange is 30 degrees (2)
from the centerline of the lower control arm. Ensure that the thin slot in
the bushing is facing outboard.
- Insert the bushing into the control arm.
Important: Apply J 23444-A (or equivalent high pressure lubricant) to the
threads of the J 21474-27
.
- Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
- Tighten the J 21474-4
- Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
- Install the lower control arm. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement
.