Front Suspension

- Tools Required
- J21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Set
- J34126 Driven Sprocket Support Bearing Installer
- J35379 Front Knuckle Support

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.





3. Mark the lower control arm along the flat edge of the bushing flange.

Important: Apply J23444-A (or equivalent high pressure lubricant) to the threads of the J21474-27.





4. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
- J21474-27 Puller Bolt
- J21474 Control Arm Bushing Installer
- J34126 Driven Sprocket Support Bearing Installer
- J35379 Front Knuckle Support
- J21474-2 Bushing Installer
- J21474-4 Nut

5. Tighten the J21474-4 until the bushing is removed from the control arm.
6. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.

Installation Procedure

Important: Install the lower control arm vertical bushing in the original position in order to maintain the original vehicle ride, handling and road feel.





1. Align the flat edge of the bushing flange to the mark in the control arm (1). Ensure that the flat edge of the bushing flange is 30 degrees (2) from the centerline of the lower control arm. Ensure that the thin slot in the bushing is facing outboard.
2. Insert the bushing into the control arm.

Important: Apply J23444-A (or equivalent high pressure lubricant) to the threads of the J21474-27.





3. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
- J21474-27 Puller Bolt
- J21474 Control Arm Bushing Installer
- J21474-5 Bushing Receiver
- J21474-4 Nut

4. Tighten the J21474-4 until the bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
5. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
6. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.