Lower Control Arm Shock Bushing - IFS 4X4

LOWER CONTROL ARM SHOCK BUSHING - IFS 4X4

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Support the lower control arm outboard end.
4. Remove the caliper adapter with the caliper Disc Brake Caliper Adapter - Removal .
5. Remove the rotor Brake Rotor - Removal .




6. Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut and separate the upper ball joint (4) from the knuckle (6) using separator 9360 (5).




7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wire (3) from the knuckle and upper control arm.
8. Remove the stabilizer link lower nut (1).
9. Remove the axle hub nut.
10. Remove the shock lower bolt/nut from the lower control arm (5) then move the shock out of the way to allow the C4212-F press (4) to used.




NOTE: Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the tool. This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure proper operation during the removal and installation process.

11. Install special tools to press the bushing (3) out of the lower control arm (4) using special tools C-4212-F (Press) (1), 9653-1 (driver) (5) and 9653-2 (Receiver) (2).