Front Suspension
LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIRED
- J 21474-4 1/2 inch Nut
- J 21474-18 3/8 inch Nut
- J 21474-19 3/8 inch Bolt
- J 23444-A High Pressure Lubricant
- J 41211 Lower Front Control Arm Vertical Bushing Set
- J 41397 Lower Control Arm Bushings Remover/Installer
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the lower control arm.
2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.
3. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
- J 21474-19
- The remover/installer from the J 41397
- The receiver from the J 41397
- J 21474-18
IMPORTANT: Apply J 23444 A or equivalent high pressure lubricant to the threads of the J 21474-19
4. Tighten the J 21474-18 until the front bushing is removed from the control arm.
5. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.
6. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
- J 21474-27
- The remover/installer from the J 41211
- The receiver from the J 41211
- J 21474-4
7. Tighten the J 21474-27 until the rear bushing is removed from the control arm.
8. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Insert the rear bushing into the control arm.
2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
- J 21474-27
- The receiver/installer from the J 41211
- The receiver from the J 41211
- J 21474-4
IMPORTANT: Apply J 23444 A or equivalent high pressure lubricant to the threads of the J 21474-27.
3. Tighten the J 21474-4 until the rear bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
4. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
5. Lubricate the outer casing of the front bushing.
6. Insert the front bushing into the control arm.
7. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
- J 21474-19
- The remover/installer from the J 41397
- The receiver from the J 41397
- J 21474-18
8. Tighten the J 21474-19 until the front bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
9. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
10. Install the lower control arm.