Rear Isolator Bushing

REAR ISOLATOR BUSHING





1. Back the Ball Joint Press (2), Special Tool C-4212F, set screw outward so it does not extend out into the cup area (3).




2. Start the isolator bushing (1) into the bottom of the lower control arm bushing bore by hand. Position the bushing so the voids (3, 4) in the rubber are aligned in relationship to the ball joint (2) as shown. Place the wider void (3) toward the ball joint.

NOTE: To avoid losing the position of the bushing (1) in the arm prior to installation, once STEP 2 is completed, place a line (using an appropriate marker) across the bushing outer can and the control arm where it can be seen as the bushing is pressed in.





3. Install the Installer (1), Special Tool 9356-1, on the tip of the Ball Joint Press (3) screw-drive.
4. Place the lower control arm (4) upper flange against the cup area of the Ball Joint Press and turn the screw-drive until the Installer (1) contacts the outer circumference of the bushing (2). Make sure the bushing flange sits squarely in the step built into the Installer.
5. Using hand tools, slowly tighten the screw-drive until the bushing bottoms in the lower control arm bushing bore. Do not overtighten the screw-drive; damage to the bushing, arm or tool can result.
6. Back off the screw-drive and remove the control arm (4) from the Ball Joint Press (3).
7. Install the lower control arm on the vehicle. Installation