Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J21474-4 Control Arm Bushing Set
- J 41211 Front Control Arm Bushing Kit
- J 41397 Lower Control Arm Bushings Remove/Installer
- J 21474-4 Nut
- J 21474-18 Nut
- J 21474-19 Bolt
- J 21474-27 Bolt

1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.

Important: Apply J 23444 A (or equivalent high pressure lubricant) to the threads of the J21474-19.





3. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
- J 21474-19
- The remover/installer from the J 41397
- The receiver from the J 41397
- J 21474-18
4. Tighten the J21474-18 until the front bushing is removed from the control arm.
5. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.





6. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
- J 21474-27
- The remover/installer from the J 41211
- The receiver from the J 41211
- J 21474-4
7. Tighten the J 21474-27 until the rear bushing is removed from the control arm.
8. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.


Installation Procedure
1. Insert the rear bushing into the control arm.

Important: Apply J 23444 A (or equivalent high pressure lubricant) to the threads of the J21474-27.





2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
- J 21474-27
- The receiver/installer from the J 41211
- The receiver from the J 41211
- J21474-4
3. Tighten the J 21474-4 until the rear bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
4. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
5. Lubricate the outer casing of the front bushing.
6. Insert the front bushing into the control arm.





7. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
- J 21474-19
- The remover/installer from the J 41397
- The receiver from the J 41397
- J 21474-18
8. Tighten the J 21474-19 until the front bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
9. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
10. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.