Lower Control Arm Rear Isolator Bushing

NOTE: Removal and installation of the lower control arm rear isolator bushing is done using an arbor press. Do not attempt to use a different procedure from that below for the removal and replacement of rear lower control arm bushing.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the lower control arm assembly from the vehicle.





2. Position lower control arm in an arbor press supported at rear bushing using Receiver Cup, Special Tool 6556, or equivalent. Position Remover/Installer, Special Tool 6758, or equivalent on top of rear control arm bushing.
3. Press isolator bushing out of the lower control arm.





INSTALLATION
1. Install the rear bushing into the lower control arm in the direction indicated. Rear bushing must be positioned in lower control arm with the void in the bushing pointing toward the compression strut of the lower control arm as shown.





2. Place lower control arm in an arbor press supported at rear bushing hole using Receiver Cup, Special Tool 6556, or equivalent. Correctly position Remove Installer, Special Tool 6760, or equivalent on top of rear control arm bushing.





3. Press rear bushing into lower control arm, until flange on bushing is flush with machined surface of lower control arm.
4. Install the lower control arm assembly hack on the vehicle.