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Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushings Replace

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J21474-5 Bushing Receiver
- J42200 Rear Control Arm Bushing Bolt
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rear axle lower control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement.





4. Cut off the collar on the inboard lower control arm bushing.
5. Cut off the rubber collar on the outboard lower control arm.





6. Use the following to press out the bushing:
- Use a 30 mm socket.
- Use the J21474-01
- Use the J42200

Installation Procedure





1. Coat the new bushings with lubricant to enable ease of installation.
2. Install the inboard side bushing with the collar toward the rear differential.
3. Use the following tools to press in the new bushing:
- Use a 30 mm socket.
- Use the J21474-5
- Use the J42200

4. Lubricate the outboard side bushing with silicone spray.





5. Install the outboard side bushing.





6. Use the following to press in the new bushing:
- Use a 30 mm socket.
- Use the J21474-5
- Use the J42200

7. Install the rear axle lower control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
9. Lower the vehicle.