Upper Control Arm Bushings
REMOVAL - UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS1. Remove the upper control arm.
2. Secure the control arm in a vise.
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.
3. Install bushing remover tools 8830-3 (Adapter), 8830-2 (Receiver) and 8830-4 (Driver) with the threaded rod 8838 and the bearing as shown
4. Press out the bushing.
INSTALLATION - UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS
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.
1. Install the new upper control arm bushings into the upper control arm using tools 8830-3 (Adapter), 8830-1 (Driver) and 8830-2 (Receiver) the bearing with the threaded rod 8838 making sure to properly orient the bushing in the control arm.
2. Remove the control arm from the vise.
3. Install the upper control arm.
4. Reset the vehicle ride height.
5. Perform a wheel alignment.