Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Tools Required

J 41805 Ball Joint Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front drive axle, if equipped. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Lower Control Arm Replacement).




3. Before removing the bushing, measure and record the distance from the bushing flange to the bracket. This will be the distance that the new bushing will be installed to.




4. Using the J 41805 (1), remove the rear bushing.

Installation Procedure




1. Using the J 41805 (1), install the rear bushing.




2. Install the rear bushing to the predetermined measurement taken earlier.
3. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Lower Control Arm Replacement).
4. Install the front drive axle, if equipped. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).