Upper Control Arm

Upper 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 upper control arm from the vehicle.
2. Install the upper control arm in a vise.




3. Remove the washers and the nuts from upper control arm shaft




4. Remove the upper control arm bushings. Use the J 22269-1 and J 21474-01.




5. Remove the upper control arm shaft from the upper control arm.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

- J 22269-1 Tie Rod End Installer




1. Install the upper control arm shaft to the upper control arm.

2. Install the control arm bushing to the upper control arm. Use the J 22269-1 and a short piece of pipe that is the same outer diameter as the rubber bushing.




3. Tighten J 22269-1 until the bushing is positioned on the shaft and the upper control arm.




4. Install the washer and the nuts to the upper control arm shaft.
Tighten
- Tighten the upper control arm retaining nuts with the front suspension loaded.
- Tighten the upper control arm shaft nuts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).

5. Remove the upper control arm from the vise.
6. Install the upper control arm to the vehicle.