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Front Isolator Bushing

FRONT SUSPENSION

LOWER CONTROL ARM

DISASSEMBLY - FRONT ISOLATOR BUSHING
To perform removal and replacement of the lower control arm isolator bushings, the lower control arm must be removed from the vehicle.
(1) Remove lower control arm assembly from vehicle.
(2) Install Bushing Remover, Special Tool 6602-5 and Bushing Receiver, Special Tool MB-990439 on Special Tool C-4212-F.

Fig.28 Removing Front Bushing From Lower Control Arm:





(3) Install lower control arm on Special Tools assembled for removal of the front isolator bushing. Be sure Special Tool MB-990439 is square on lower control arm and Special Tool 6602-5 is positioned correctly on isolator bushing (Fig. 28).
(4) Tighten screw on Remover/Installer Special Tool C-4212-F to press front bushing out of lower control arm.