Lower Control Arm Bushing
REMOVAL - LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING1. Remove the lower 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. Press the bushing out using special tools 8858-5 (Receiver), 8858-6 (Driver) and 8839 with the threaded rod and the bearing as shown
INSTALLATION - LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING
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 lower control arm bushings into the lower control arm using tools 8858-5 (driver), 8858-6 (receiver) and the bearing with the threaded rod 8839 making sure to properly orient the bushing in the control.
2. Remove the control arm from the vise.
3. Install the lower control arm.
4. Reset the vehicle ride height.
5. Perform a wheel alignment.