Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Upper Arm Bushing





Special Tool(s)

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: To complete the special tool for removal and installation of the bushing, you will need a threaded rod approximately 304 mm (11.96 inch) long and 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) in diameter, 2 nuts the same thread pitch as the threaded rod and 2 washers.





1. Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Remove and discard the upper control arm rear nut and flag bolt.






4. NOTE: To complete the special tool for removal of the bushing, you will need a threaded rod approximately 304 mm (11.96 inch) long and 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) in diameter, 2 nuts the same thread pitch as the threaded rod and 2 washers.

Using the special tools, remove the upper control arm bushing.

Installation





1. Position the new bushing into the rear axle bracket with the voids in the rubber positioned at the top and bottom of the bushing.






2. NOTE: To complete the special tool for installation of the bushing, you will need a threaded rod approximately 304 mm (11.96 inch) long and 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) in diameter, 2 nuts the same thread pitch as the threaded rod and 2 washers.

Using the special tools, install the upper control arm bushing.





3. Install the bushing so there is a gap of at least 12 mm (0.47 inch) between the bushing flange and the rear axle bracket.





4. Using the special tool, raise the rear axle so the mark made on the rear shock absorber in Step 1 lines up with the protective sleeve.
5. Install a new upper control arm rear nut and flag bolt.
^ Tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).