Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY - UPPER CONTROL ARM
(ISOLATOR BUSHING)
1. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.

CAUTION: The upper control arm used on this vehicle has an anodized finish applied to it. For this reason, the control arm should not be clamped in a vise when replacing the isolator bushings.





2. Assemble pieces of Bushing Remover/Installer, Special Tool 8190, for removal of the upper control arm isolator bushing.
3. Hold Bolt, Special Tool 8190-1, from turning using a box end wrench on the hex. Turn Nut, Special Tool 8190-2, that is against the thrust bearing. This action will pull Special fool 8190- 4 and the isolator bushing into Special Tool 8190-6 removing the isolator bushing from the control arm.
To install the replacement bushing.