Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement

Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement

Tools Required
^ J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Set
^ J 34126 Sprocket Bearing Remover
^ J 35379 Front Knuckle Support
^ J 23444-A Extreme Pressure Lubricant-1/4 Ounce Tube

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the lower control arm.
2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.





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





4. Important:
Apply J 23444-A, or equivalent high pressure lubricant, to the threads of the J 21474-27.

Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
^ J 21474-27 1/2 Inch Puller Bolt Thrust Bearing
^ J 21474 Control Arm Bushing Installer
^ J 34126 Sprocket Bearing Remover
^ J 35379 Front Knuckle Support
^ J 21474-2 Bushing Installer Remover
^ J 21474-4 1/2 Inch Nut

5. Tighten the J 21474-4 until the bushing is removed from the control arm.
6. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.

Installation Procedure





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

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.





3. Important:
Apply J 23444-A or equivalent high pressure lubricant, to the threads of the J 21474-27.

Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
^ J 21474-27 1/2 Inch Puller Bolt Thrust Bearing
^ J 21474 Control Arm Bushing Installer
^ J 21474-5 Control Arm Bushing Receiver
^ J 21474-4 1/2 Inch Nut
4. Tighten the J 21474-4 until the bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
5. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
6. Install the lower control arm.