Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Horizontal)

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Horizontal)

Tools Required

* J 21474-01 - Control Arm Bushing Service Set

* J 21474-5 - Control Arm Bushing Receiver

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Service and Repair.

2. Secure the lower control arm in a vise.





Important: Use a 1/2 x 20 in standard thread nut with the puller bolt.


3. Assemble the bushing removal tools as indicated:

1. The nut (1)

2. The J 21474-01 - control arm bushing service set washer (2)

3. The J 21474-01 - control arm bushing service set bearing (3)

4. The J 21474-5 - control arm bushing receiver (4)

5. The J 21474-01 - control arm bushing service set puller bolt (5)

4. Tighten the puller bolt (5) until the bushing is removed.

5. Disassemble the J 21474-01 - control arm bushing service set and J 21474-5 - control arm bushing receiver.

Installation Procedure

1. Lubricate the bushing with liquid hand soap or equivalent.





Important: Use a 1/2 x 20 in standard thread nut with the puller bolt.


2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as indicated :

1. The nut (1)

2. The J 21474-01 - control arm bushing service set washer (2)

3. The J 21474-01 - control arm bushing service set bearing (3)

4. The J 21474-5 - control arm bushing receiver (4)

5. The J 21474-01 - control arm bushing service set puller bolt (5)

3. Tighten the puller bolt (5) until the bushing is installed into the control arm.

4. Disassemble the J 21474-01 - control arm bushing service set and J 21474-5 - control arm bushing receiver.

5. Remove the control arm from the vice.

6. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Service and Repair.