Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 34865 Control Arm Bushing Service Set





1. Remove the control arm from the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
2. Use J 34865 and a press (1) to remove the rear bushing from the control arm (2).





3. Remove the front control arm bracket nut and washers.
4. Remove the bracket (10) from the control arm (6).





5. Use a knife to cut the flange off of the front bushing.





6. Use J 34865 and a press (1) to remove the front bushing (2) from the control arm (3).

Installation Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 34865 Control Arm Bushing Service Set





1. Apply soap and water on the circumference of each bushing (2) in order to make the installation easier.

Important: Center the bushing (2) in the control arm (3).

2. Use J 34865 and a press (1) to install the front bushing (2) to the control arm (3).





3. Use J 34865 and a press to install the rear bushing (1) into the control arm (2).





4. Position the rear bushing (1) correctly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Use the washers and the nut to install the front control arm bracket (10) to the control arm (6).
- Tighten the front control arm bracket nut to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)
6. Install the control arm (6) to the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.