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Front Suspension



Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Tools Required

J41211 Front Control Arm Bushing Set

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
3. Wrap the control arm with a shop towel and place it in a vise.





Important: Note the depth and orientation of the old bushing before removal.

4. Using the J 41211, pull the control arm bushing through the control arm.
5. Disassemble the tools and remove the bushing.

Installation Procedure

1. Place the NEW bushing to the tapered side of the control arm.




2. Using the J 41211, pull the control arm bushing through the opposite direction of the control arm.
3. Install the bushing to the same depth and orientation as noted during removal.
4. Remove the J 41211 from the control arm.
5. Install the control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.