Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Replacement

Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Replacement

Special Tools

* CH-48107 - Bushing Remover and Installer

* J 2619-01 - Slide Hammer and Adapter

* J 5590 - Installer and Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front lower control arm assembly. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.




2. Install the lower control arm in a soft jawed vise.




3. Assemble the J 2619-01 - Slide Hammer and Adapter and the CH-48107 - Bushing Remover and Installer.

4. Position the J 2619-01 - Slide Hammer and Adapter and the CH-48107 - Bushing Remover and Installer lower control arm bushing.

5. Using the J 2619-01 - Slide Hammer and Adapter and the CH-48107 - Bushing Remover and Installer, remove the front lower control arm bushing.




6. Using the J 5590 - Installer and Remover, remove the rear lower control arm bushing.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the front and rear bushings so that they are equally in the control arm.

2. Position the CH-48107 - Bushing Remover and Installer on the front bushing.

3. Using the vise, compress the front and rear bushings until they are seated.

4. Remove the lower control arm from the vise.

5. Remove the CH-48107 - Bushing Remover and Installer from the front bushing.

6. Install the lower control arm in the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.