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Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement

Tools Required
^ J21474-4 1/2 inch Nut
^ J21474- 18 3/8 inch Nut
^ J21474-19 3/8 inch Bolt
^ J23444-A High Pressure Lubricant
^ J41211 Lower Front Control Arm Vertical Bushing Set
^ J41397 Lower Control Arm Bushings Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the lower control arm.





2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.

Important: Apply J23444 A or equivalent high pressure lubricant to the threads of the J21474-19.

3. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
^ J21474-19
^ The remover/installer from the J41397
^ The receiver from the J41397
^ J21474-18

4. Tighten the J21474-18 until the front bushings removed from the control arm.
5. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.





6. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
^ J21474-27
^ The remover/installer from the J41211
^ The receiver from the J41211
^ J21474-4

7. Tighten the J21474-27 until the rear bushing is removed from the control arm.
8. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.

Installation Procedure
1. Insert the rear bushing into the control arm.





Important: Apply J23444 A or equivalent high pressure lubricant to the threads of the J21474-27.

2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
^ J21474-27
^ The receiver/installer from the J41211
^ The receiver from the J41211
^ J21474-4

3. Tighten the J21474-4 until the rear bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
4. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
5. Lubricate the outer casing of the front bushing.
6. Insert the front bushing into the control arm.





7. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
^ J21474-19
^ The remover/installer from the J41397
^ The receiver from the J41397
^ J21474-18

8. Tighten the J21474-19 until the front bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
9. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
10. Install the lower control arm.