Front
Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement^ Tools Required
- J 23444-A High Pressure Lubricant
- J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Set
- J 34126 Driven Sprocket Support Bearing Installer
- J 35379 Front Knuckle Support
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the lower control arm.
2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.
Important: The lower control arm vertical bushing MUST be installed in the same position which it was removed in order to maintain the original vehicle ride, handling and road feel.
3. Mark the lower control arm along the flat edge of the bushing flange (1).
Important: Apply J 23444-A (or equivalent high pressure lubricant) to the threads of the J21474-27.
4. Assemble the following bushing tools as shown.
5. Tighten the J 21474-4 until the bushing is removed from the control arm.
6. Disassemble the bushing tools.
Installation Procedure
Important: The lower control arm vertical bushing MUST be installed in the same position which it was removed 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).
2. Insert the bushing into the control arm.
Important: Apply J 23444-A (or equivalent high pressure lubricant) to the threads of the J 21474-27.
3. Assemble the bushing tools as shown.
4. Tighten the J 21474-4 until the bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
5. Disassemble the bushing tools.
6. Install the lower control arm.