Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Upper Control Arm Bushings

REMOVAL - UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS
1. 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.