Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Vertical)
Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Vertical)
Tools Required
* J 21474-01 - Control Arm Bushing Set
* J 21474-2 - Bushing Installer Remover
* J 21474-4 - Nut
* J 21474-13 - Control Arm Bushing Installer
* J 21474-27 - 1/2 Inch Puller Bolt Thrust Bearing
* J 23444-A - High Pressure Lubricant
* J 34126 - Driven Sprocket Support Bearing Installer
* J 35379 - Front Knuckle Support
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 vice.
3. Mark the lower control arm along the flat edge of the bushing flange.
Important: Apply J 23444-A - high pressure lubricant or equivalent to the threads of J 21474-27 - 1/2 inch puller bolt thrust bearing.
4. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
1. J 21474-27 - 1/2 inch puller bolt thrust bearing
2. J 21474-13 - control arm bushing installer
3. J 34126 - driven sprocket support bearing installer
4. J 35379 - front knuckle support
5. J 21474-2 - bushing installer remover
6. J 21474-4 - nut
5. Tighten J 21474-4 - nut.
6. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.
Installation Procedure
Important: You MUST install the lower control arm vertical bushing in the same position in order to maintain the original vehicle ride, handling, and road feel.
1. 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.
Important: Apply J 23444-A - high pressure lubricant or equivalent to the threads of J 21474-27 - 1/2 inch puller bolt thrust bearing.
3. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
1. J 21474-27 - 1/2 inch puller bolt thrust bearing
2. J 21474-13 - control arm bushing installer
3. J 21474-5 - control arm bushing receiver
4. J 21474-4 - nut
4. Tighten J 21474-4 - nut.
5. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
6. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Service and Repair.