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Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair



Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Rear Bushing)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. 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 rear bushing nut.
5. Remove the rear bushing.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

1. Install the rear bushing to the lower control arm.

Tighten the nut to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).

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