Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J21474-4 1/2 Inch Nut
- J21474-27 1/2 Inch Puller Bolt with Thrust Bearing
- J41014-1 Bushing Remover
- J41014-2 Bushing Receiver

1. Remove the control arm from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement





2. Remove the bushing from control arm using tools as follows:
- Assemble the long bolt J21474-27 with the thrust bearing through the bushing remover J41014-1 through the bushing receiver J41014-2 over the bushing against the control arm..
- Lubricate the bolt threads with high pressure lubricant.
- Install the nut J21474-4 and begin tightening the nut.

3. Tighten the nut until the bushing is driven out of the control arm.
4. Disassemble the tools.
5. Remove the bushing.


INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J21474-4 1/2 Inch Nut
- J21474-5 Bushing Receiver
- J21474-271/2 Inch Puller Bolt with Thrust Bearing
- J41014-1 Bushing Installer





1. Begin installing the bushing into the control arm ensuring that the flat on the bushing is vertical and rearward or forward.
- Assemble the long bolt J21474-27 with the washer through the bushing installer J41014-1 over the bushing against the control arm.
- Lubricate the bolt threads with a high pressure lubricant.
- Install the bushing receiver J21474-5 (large end facing bushing), thrust bearing and nut onto the bolt.

2. Tighten the nut until the busing is into the control arm and the bushing is fully seated.
3. Disassemble the tools and remove the tools.
4. Install the control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement.