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Rear Suspension



Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Set
- J 45411 Lower Control Arm Bushing Receiver

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.





3. Use a utility stand in order to support the lower control arm.





4. Remove the coil spring (2).





5. Make a mark on the lower control arm at the cam indicator.





6. Remove the lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts (1, 5).





Important: Identify the orientation of the voids in the bushing to the crossmember.

7. Remove the bushing from the crossmember.





8. In order to remove the bushing from the crossmember, use the following tools from the J 21474-01 :
^ J-6627-4 (1)
^ J-45411 (2)
^ J-21474-8 (3)
^ J-21474-4 (4)

Installation Procedure

Important: Install the new bushing to the crossmember in the same mannerism as/was the old bushing noting the voids.

1. Use the J 21474-01 in order to install the bushing to the crossmember.









2. Install the lower control arm and mounting bolts (1, 5) to the crossmember.





3. Line up the mark on the lower control arm at the cam indicator (1).





4. Install the coil spring (2).
5. Install the tire and wheel assemblies.
6. Inspect the rear camber and toe angles and adjust as necessary.
7. Lower the vehicle.