Control Arm: Service and Repair

Replace control arms one at a time to prevent axle assembly misalignment, making installation difficult.

Fig. 2 Upper control arm axle bracket bushing removal:

Fig. 3 Upper control arm axle bracket bushing installation:

UPPER CONTROL ARMS
Exc. Toronado
1. Support vehicle at frame and rear axle.
2. Remove control arm front and rear mount bolts.
3. Remove bushings as necessary, Figs. 2 and 3.

Fig. 4 Front & lower control arm rear bushing removal:

Fig. 5 Front & lower control arm rear bushing installation:

LOWER CONTROL ARMS
Exc. Toronado
Follow ``Upper Control Arms'' procedure for replacement of lower control arms. Replace control arm bushings as shown in Figs. 4 and 5.