Removal Procedure
Tools Required
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Wheel Removal
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the rear axle lower control arm. Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement
- Cut off the collar on the inboard lower control
arm bushing.
- Cut off the rubber collar on the outboard lower control arm.
- Use the following to press out the bushing:
Installation Procedure
- Coat the new bushings with lubricant to enable ease of installation.
- Install the inboard side bushing with the collar toward the rear
differential.
- Use the following tools to press in the new bushing:
- Lubricate the outboard side bushing with silicone spring.
- Install the outboard side bushing.
- Use the following to press in the new bushing:
- Install the rear axle lower control arm. Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Wheel Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.