Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the front lower control arm rear bolts.
3. Remove and discard the front lower control arm bushing bolt (1). Replace with NEW only.





4. Before removing the lower control arm bushing (1), note the location of the marking on the bushing (1).





5. Note
Use care when repositioning the lower control arm so as not to over stress the bushing on the front of thew lower control arm.

Position the control arm away from the underside of the vehicle to remove the bushing (1) from the lower control arm.





Installation Procedure

1. Ensure that the lower control arm bushing (1) installed with the markings on the bushing (1) are facing the rear of the vehicle.





2. Reposition the lower control arm in away to install the bushing (1).





3. Note
DO NOT tighten the lower control arm bushing bolt until the vehicle is at curb height.

Install the NEW lower control arm bushing bolt (1).





4. Install the front lower control arm rear bolts.
5. With the vehicle at curb height, tighten the lower control arm bushing bolt (1) to 55 Nm 41 lb ft plus 90 degrees.
6. Verify the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.