Control Arm Bushing - Revised Retainers
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SEC. B-7 PG. 4
Service Information
SUBJECT: NEW RETAINERS FOR ISSUE: 04/87-958 CONTROL ARM BUSHING
APPLICATION: 9000 MODELS
New retainers for the control arm bushings have been introduced into production. The new retainers have thicker ends and thus apply greater axial preloading to the bushings. Because of this preloading the bushings are more difficult to change and a new procedure has been developed to assist the technician.
Bushing Retainers 89-69-669
These retainers may also be fitted to earlier 9000 models and will reduce front suspension noise. If installing new retainers on an earlier car, always replace all four retainers (2 on each side of the car). This running change became valid from VIN Serial No. H1019596.
Installation Procedure:
1. Loosen and remove the three bolts securing the ball joint to the suspension arm.
Loosen, but do not remove, the nut securing the stabilizer bar to the stabilizer bar link.
Remove the nut securing the stabilizer bar link to the suspension arm, saving the rubber bushings and washers.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar link from the suspension arm and swivel it clear of the suspension arm as shown.
Release the load on the suspension arm bushings by positioning the suspension arm as shown.
3. Remove the two nuts securing the suspension arm to the subframe and push the bolts as far as they will go towards the front of the car.
Remove the two bushing retainers.
4. Fit two new bushing retainers, 89- 69-669.
5. Refit the rear bolt first. Using a pair of water pump pliers as shown, use a screwdriver to push in the bolt.
Fit the nut loosely.
6. Next fit the front bolt. Using water pump pliers as shown, push in the bolt.
Fit the nut loosely.
7. Insert the stabilizer bar link in the suspension arm complete with washer and bushing.
Fit the rubber bushing, washer and nut but do not tighten.
8. Fit the ball joint to the suspension arm, tightening to the specified torque.
9. Tighten the bolts for the bushing retainers.
Tighten the nuts securing the stabilizer bar link to the suspension arm.
Tighten the nuts securing the stabilizer bar link to the stabilizer bar.
10. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the car.