Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Front Suspension).




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.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

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

Tighten the bolt to 44 Nm (32 lb ft).




4. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Front Suspension).
5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.