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Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement RWD Front

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Kit


    Object Number: 1870  Size: SH
  1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  2. Place lower control arm in a vise.
  3. Using a blunt chisel, drive the bushing flare down flush with the rubber part of the bushing.

  4. Object Number: 130893  Size: SH
  5. Prior to removing or installing the bushing, place a wedge or spacer between the control arm bushing housing. This keeps the control arm bushing housing from bending while removing or installing the bushing.
  6. Remove the front bushing.
  7. 5.1. Install J 21474-3, 4, 5, 6. Tighten until the bushing is partially removed.
    5.2. Then, reverse J 21474-6 and tighten until the front bushing comes free.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Kit


    Object Number: 130894  Size: SH
  1. Prior to removing or installing the bushing, place a wedge or spacer between the control arm bushing housing. This keeps the control arm bushing housing from bending while removing or installing the bushing.
  2. Install the front bushing.
  3. Install J 21474-4, 5,13. The lip is on the outside of the control arm.
  4. Tighten until the front bushing seats fully into the lower control arm. Remove the tools.
  5. Remove the lower control arm from vise.
  6. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement RWD Rear

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Set
    • J 22269-1 Tie Rod End Installer
  1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 130895  Size: SH
  3. Place the lower control arm in a vise.
  4. Remove the rear bushing.
  5. 3.1. Install the tools as shown.
    3.2. Tighten until the rear bushing becomes free.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Set
    • J 22269-1 Tie Rod End Installer

    Object Number: 130896  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear bushing into the lower control arm.
  2. 1.1. Install the tools as shown. The lip is on the outside of the control arm.
    1.2. Tighten until the rear bushing seats fully into the lower control arm.
  3. Remove the lower control arm from the vise.
  4. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .