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Rear Suspension


Fig. 4 Control Bushing Removal:




Fig. 5 Control Arm Bushing Installation:






1. Raise and support rear of vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly, then support body with suitable jack stands
3. Remove brake line bracket to body attaching screws from both sides.
4. Remove control arm to mounting bracket attaching nut, bolt and washer, then allow control arm to rotate downward.
5. The bushing can now be replaced using tools shown in Figs. 4 and 5. When installing bushing, the arrow on the installer must align with arrow on the receiver, Fig. 4.
6. Reverse procedure to complete installation. The control arm attaching bolt must be torqued to specifications after vehicle is lowered to floor and is in its standing height position.