Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair

LOWER ARM BUSHING AND LOWER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING REPLACEMENT





Replace the lower arm bushing and lower arm pillow ball bushing as follows.

LOWER ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT
Required Special Tools:
^ MB991447: Bushing Remover and Installer
^ MB991448: Bushing Remover and Installer Base
^ MB991449: Bushing Remover and Installer Supporter

CAUTION: Because the outside of both edges of the bushing are different, be careful not to mistake the direction.








Use the special tools MB991447, MB991448, and MB991449 to drive out and press fit the bushing. After press fitting, the space between the edges of the bushing outer sleeve and of the lower arm should be 1.5 mm (0.06 inch).

LOWER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING REPLACEMENT
Required Special Tools:
^ MB990957: Lower Arm Bushing Remover and Installer
^ MB990996: Lower Arm Bushing Arbor





Use the special tools MB990969, MB990971, and MB990996 to drive out and press fit the bushing. After press fitting, the space between the edges of the bushing outer sleeve and of the lower arm should be 3 mm (0.12 inch).