Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Fig. 4. Control Arm Bushing Removal And Installation:

1. Raise rear of vehicle and support rear axle under front side of spring seat using a suitable jack.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. If right hand side bushing is to be replaced, disconnect brake line bracket from body. If left hand side bushing is to be replaced, disconnect brake line bracket from frame and parking brake cable at hook guide.
4. Remove control arm to mounting bracket attaching nut, bolt and washer, then allow control arm to rotate downward.
5. The bushing can now be replaced using tools shown in Fig. 4. When installing bushing, the arrow on the installer must align with arrow on the receiver, Fig. 4.
6. Reverse procedure to complete installation. The control arm attaching bolt must be torqued after vehicle is lowered to floor and is in its standing height position. Torque attaching bolt to specifications.