Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement Vertical
Tools Required
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Removal Procedure
- 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
to the threads of J 21474-27
.
- Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
- Tighten J 21474-4
.
- Disassemble the bushing removal tools.
Installation Procedure
Important: You MUST install the lower control arm vertical bushing in the same position
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
to the threads of J 21474-27
.
- Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
- Tighten J 21474-4
.
- Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
- Install the lower control arm. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement
.
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
.