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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2001 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Tools Required

    • KM-671 Bushing Remover/Installer
    • KM-906-B Bushing Remover/Installer Kit

Disassembly Procedure

    Object Number: 891561 Size: SH
  1. Place the control arm in a suitable vise.
  2. Remove the rear axle control arm bracket bolt and nut. Discard the bolt and nut.

    3. Object Number: 891565 Size: SH
  3. Using the KM-671 , KM-906-62 and KM-906-61, press out the rear axle upper and lower control arm bushings.

    4. Object Number: 891573 Size: SH
  4. Using the KM-671 , KM-906-41 and KM-906-44, press out the rear axle control arm front bushing.

Assembly Procedure

    Object Number: 891576 Size: SH
  1. Using the KM-671 , KM-906-42, and KM-906-43, install the rear axle control arm front bushing.

    2. Object Number: 891569 Size: SH
  2. Using the KM-671 , KM-906-64, and KM-906-63, install the upper and lower rear axle control arm bushings.

    3. Object Number: 891561 Size: SH

    Important: A new nut and bolt must be used. Tighten retention of the old nut and bolt may not be sufficient.

  3. Install the rear axle control arm bracket using the new bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear axle control arm bracket-to-knuckle to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).