Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.




3. Remove the lower control arm.




4. Remove the lower control arm to rear bushing bolt.
5. Note the position of the bushing during removal. Remove the bushing off the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the bushing on the lower control arm as previously noted.
2. Using LOCKTITE(TM) 234 or equivalent on the bolt threads, install the lower control arm to bushing bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Hold the rear bushing inner sleeve when tightening the rear bushings to control arm bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 44 N.m (32 lb ft).




4. Install the lower control arm.
5. Install the tire and wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.