Lower Control Arm

Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement (RWD)

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

- J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Set
- J 22269-1 Tie Rod End Installer

1. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.





2. Install the lower control arm in a vise.
3. Remove the rear bushing.
1. Install J 22269-01 and 21474-8, 12, 13.
2. Tighten until the rear bushing becomes free.




4. Using a blunt chisel, drive the front bushing flare down flush with the rubber part of the bushing.
5. Prior to removing or installing the front bushing, place a wedge or spacer between the control arm bushing housing. This keeps the control arm bushing housing from bending while removing or installing the bushing.
6. Remove the front bushing.
1. Install J 21474-3,4,5,6. Tighten until the bushing is partially removed.
2. Then, reverse J 21474-6 and tighten until the front bushing becomes free.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

- J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Set
- J 22269-1 Tie Rod End Installer




1. Prior to removing or installing the bushing, place a wedge or spacer between the control arm bushing housing. This keeps the control arm bushing housing from bending while removing or installing the bushing.
2. Install the front bushing into the lower control arm.
3. Install J 21474-4, 5,13. The lip is on the outside of the control arm.
4. Tighten until the front bushing seats fully into the lower control arm. Remove the tools.




5. Install the rear bushing into the lower control arm.
1. Install J 22269-01 and 21474-2, 13. The lip is on the outside of the control arm.
2. Tighten until the rear bushing seats fully into the lower control arm. Remove the tools.
6. Remove the lower control arm from the vise.
7. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle.