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Lower Control Arm & Bushing

Fig. 5 Lower Control Arm Front Bushing Removal:




Fig. 13 Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Removal:





1. Drive bushing flare down flush with rubber of front bushing, then remove front and rear bushings from control arm, Figs. 7 and 8.


Fig. 7 Lower Control Arm Front Bushing Installation:




Fig. 15 Lower Control Arm Front Bushing Flare:




Fig. 16 Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Installation:





2. Install front bushing, Fig. 9, then flare the bushing, Fig. 10.
3. Install rear bushing, Fig. 11, then the lower control arm.