Lower Control Arm Rear Isolator Bushing

NOTE: The removal and installation of the lower ball joint, front isolator bushing, and rear isolator bushing from the lower control arm is only to be done with the lower control arm removed from the vehicle.

Special Tools Assembled For Removing Rear Bushing:

1. Position the lower control arm right-side-up in an arbor press supported at the rear bushing using Receiver Cup, Special Tool 6756, as shown. Position Remover/Installer, Special Tool 6758, on top of the control arm rear bushing.
2. Using the arbor press, press the isolator bushing down and out of the lower control arm.

Correct Installation Position Of Bushing In Arm:

3. Position the rear bushing in the bottom of the lower control arm in the direction indicated.

CAUTION: The rear bushing must be positioned in the lower control arm with the void in the bushing pointing toward the compression strut of the lower control arm as shown.

Rear Bushing Installation:

4. Place the lower control arm upside-down in an arbor press supported at the rear bushing hole using Receiver Cup, Special Tool 6756. Position Remover/Installer, Special Tool 6760 on top of the control arm rear bushing as shown.

Fully Installed Rear Bushing:

5. Press the rear bushing into the lower control arm until the flange on the bushing is flush with the machined surface of the lower control arm. Remove the lower control arm from the arbor press.
6. Install the lower control arm assembly on the vehicle.