Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Removal Procedure

Danger:
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning Safety Glasses Warning.


Note: When replacing a steel control arm with an aluminum control arm, it is a requirement to change both right and left side at the same time.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear frame.





Note:

* Mark the location of the pivot bushing bracket relative to the rear frame for correct re-assembly.

* If both upper control arm pivot bushings are to be replaced at the same time, the upper control arm pivot bushing brackets must be marked as left or right. In all cases, the upper control arm pivot bushing bracket must be marked with an arrow facing towards the front of the vehicle.

3. Remove the upper control arm pivot bushing bracket to subframe retaining bolts (1).

4. Remove the upper control arm pivot bushing (2) and bracket (3) assembly from the upper control arm (4).

5. Inspect all parts for wear and damage.

Installation Procedure





Note:

* Before installing, the upper control arm pivot bushing (2) must be correctly aligned and orientated. The depth to which the upper control arm pivot bushing (2) is going to travel must also be observed and maintained.

* Align the pivot bushing bracket to the mark made prior to removal.

* The upper control arm pivot bushing bracket directional marks must be observed before installation.

1. Install the upper control arm pivot bushing (2) and bracket (3) assembly to the upper control arm (4).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the upper control arm pivot bushing bracket to subframe retaining bolts (1).

* First Pass 40 Nm (29 lb ft)

* Final Pass plus 90 Degrees

3. Install the rear frame.

4. Remove the safety stands.

5. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

6. Check the vehicle rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications Specifications.