Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement Vertical
Tools Required
• | J 21474 Control
Arm Bushing Installer |
• | J 23444-A Extreme
Press Lubricant-1/4-Ounce Tube |
• | J 34126 Driven
Sprocket Support Bearing Installer |
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 high pressure lubricant) 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: The lower control arm vertical bushing MUST be installed in the same
position which it was removed 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 high pressure lubricant) to the threads of J 21474-27
.
- Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
- Tighten J 21474-27
.
- Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
- Install the lower control arm. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement
.