Front Suspension
REAR (HORIZONTAL) MOUNTED BUSHINGThe rear (horizontal) control arm bushing is serviced with the control arm and cannot be serviced separately.
FRONT (VERTICAL) MOUNTED BUSHING
Fig. 5 Control Arm Bushing Replacement:
^ Tools Required:
- J 21474-4 Nut
- J 21474-5 Bushing Receiver
- J 21474-13 Bushing Installer
- J 21474-27 Bolt Assembly
- J 23414-A High Pressure Lubricant
- J 41014-1 Bushing Remover
- Or Equivalents
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Control arm from vehicle.
^ Assemble bushing tools as follows:
A. Bolt J 21474-27 with washer through bushing receiver J 21474-5 with larger diameter end over bushing against control arm.
B. Lube bolt threads with high pressure lubricant J 23444 A.
C. Install bushing remover J 41014-1 (large end facing bushing), thrust bearing and nut J 21474-4 onto bolt J 21474-27.
2. Tighten nut until bushing is driven out of control arm.
3. Bushing tools.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Start bushing into control arm.
^ Assemble bushing tool as follows:
A. Bolt J 21474-27 with washer through bushing receiver J 21474-5 with larger diameter end over bushing against control arm.
B. Lube bolt threads with high pressure lubricant J 23414 A.
C. Install bushing installer J 21474-13 (large end facing bushing), thrust bearing and nut J 21474-4 onto bolt J 21474-27.
2. Tighten bolt until bushing is fully seated into control arm.
3. Remove bushing tools.
4. Control arm to frame.