Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement Vertical

Tools Required

1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.



3. Mark the lower control arm along the flat edge of the bushing flange.




Important: Apply J 23444-A or equivalent to the threads of J 21474-27 .

4. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:

4.1.	J 21474-27

4.2.	J 21474-13

4.3.

J 34126

4.4.

J 35379

4.5.

J 21474-2

4.6.

J 21474-4

5. Tighten J 21474-4 .
6. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.

Important: You MUST install the lower control arm vertical bushing in the same position in order to maintain the original vehicle ride, handling, and road feel.

1. 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.
2. Insert the bushing into the control arm.




Important: Apply J 23444-A or equivalent to the threads of J 21474-27 .

3. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:

3.1.	J 21474-27

3.2.	J 21474-13

3.3.

J 21474-5

3.4.

J 21474-4

4. Tighten J 21474-4 .
5. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
6. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .