Lower Control Arm Pivot Bushing
OVERVIEWTo replace the lower control arm pivot bushing, the control arm and tension strut assembly must be removed from the vehicle. The removal and replacement of the lower control arm pivot bushing must be performed using an arbor press.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Raise vehicle using a frame contact type hoist or supported as required using jackstands.
2. Remove lower control arm and tension strut as an assembly from the vehicle. See Lower Control Arm Removal for the required removal procedure.
3. Separate the tension strut from the lower control arm assembly.
4. Position lower control arm in arbor press with large end of pivot bushing inside Receiver, Special Tool MB-990799, and special tool supporting lower control arm. Position Remover, Special Tool, 6644-2 on top of pivot bushing. Using the arbor press, press the lower control arm pivot bushing out of lower control arm.
5. Remove the pressed out lower control arm pivot bushing from the Receiver, Special Tool MB-990799 and discard.
ASSEMBLY
1. Turn the lower control arm over in the arbor press. Position the lower control arm so it is supported by Receiver, Special Tool, MB-990799 as shown.
2. Position new pivot bushing in lower control arm so it is square with the bushing hole. Position Installer, Special Tool 6644-1 on top of pivot bushing, with pivot bushing setting in recessed area of Installer. Press the pivot bushing into the lower control arm.
3. Press lower control arm pivot bushing into lower control arm until Installer, Special Tool 6644-1 squarely bottoms against surface of lower control arm. When Installer, Special Tool 6644-1 squarely bottoms on control arm, bushing is installed to the correct position in control arm.
4. Install tension strut into the tension strut bushing in lower control arm. Position tension strut in lower control as shown with word FRONT stamped in tension strut positioned away from control arm. With an open end wrench on flat of tension strut to stop tension strut from turning. Tighten the NEW tension strut to lower control retaining nut to a torque of 130 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).
5. Install lower control arm and tension strut as an assembly back on the vehicle. See Lower Control Arm Installation for the required installation procedure.