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Lower Control Arm Shock Bushing

LOWER CONTROL ARM SHOCK BUSHING

REMOVAL





1. Remove the shock.

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.

2. Install special tools to press the bushing (3) out of the lower control arm (4) using special tools C-4212-F (Press) (1), 9653-1 (driver) (4) and 9653-2 (Receiver) (5).

INSTALLATION





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 shock bushing (4) into the lower control arm (3) using tools C-4212-F (Press) (1), 9653-3 (driver) (5), 9602 (Depth gauge) (2) the depth gauge will automatically set the depth of the bushing (4) in the control arm (3).
2. Install the shock.