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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

The rear (horizontal) control bushing is serviced with the control arm and cannot be serviced separately.

Tools Required

    •  J 21474-4 Nut
    •  J 21474-5 Bushing Receiver
    •  J 21474-13 Bushing Installer
    •  J 21474-27 Bolt Assembly
    •  J 41014-1 Bushing Remover
  1. Remove the control arm from the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 160253  Size: SH
  3. Assemble the bushing tools following this procedure:
  4. 2.1. Assemble the J 21474-27 with a washer through the J 21474-5 with the larger diameter end over the bushing against the control arm.
    2.2. Lubricate the bolt threads with a high pressure lubricant.
    2.3. Install the J 41014-1 (large end facing the bushing), thrust bearing and the J 21474-4 onto the J 21474-27 .
  5. Tighten the nut until the bushing (1) is driven out of the control arm (2).
  6. Remove the bushing tools.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 160257  Size: SH
  1. Install the bushing in the control arm.
  2. Assemble the bushing tool using the following procedure.
  3. 2.1. Assemble the J 21474-27 with a washer through the J 21474-5 with the larger diameter end over the bushing against the control arm.
    2.2. Lubricate the bolt threads with a high pressure lubricant.
    2.3. Install the J 21474-13 (large end facing bushing), thrust bearing and J 21474-4 onto the J 21474-27 .
  4. Tighten the bolt until the bushing (1) is fully seated into the control arm (2).
  5. Remove the bushing tools.
  6. Connect the control arm to the frame. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .