Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Fig. 5 Upper Control Arm Rear Bushing (Differential Carrier Bushing) Removal:

Fig. 6 Upper Control Arm Rear Bushing (Differential Carrier Bushing) Installation:

Differential Carrier Bushings (Upper Control Arm Rear Bushing)
The upper control arm rear bushing, which is pressed into the differential carrier, can be replaced using the following procedure:
1. Raise vehicle and support at frame pads, and support nose of axle housing to prevent assembly from twisting.
2. Lower rear axle to obtain clearance, disconnect upper control arm from axle and position aside.
3. Install suitable bushing removal tool as shown in Fig. 5, tighten puller screw and press bushing out of housing.
4. To install replacement bushing, reverse position of removal tool and pull bushing into position by tightening screw, Fig. 6.

Fig. 7 Control Arm Bushing Removal:

Fig. 8 Control Arm Bushing Installation:

Control Arm Bushings
1. Raise and support vehicle and remove control arm as outlined previously.
2. Press bushings out of control arm using suitable tools as shown in Fig. 7.
3. Reverse procedure to install, ensuring bushing is properly seated in control arm, Fig. 8. If replacement bushing fits loosely in control arm, or if mounting areas are damaged or deformed, control arm must be replaced.