Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Set
- J 21474-18 Long Nut
- J 21474-19 Screw Assembly
- J 29376-7 Receiver Cap
- J 29376-A Rear Control Arm Bushing Servicing Set
- KM-266-A Remover/Installer

Disassembly Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear axle and secure the axle to a workbench.
3. In order to remove the bushings, warm the rear axle in the area of the bushings to approximately 50 - 75°C (122 - 158°F) using an industrial hot air dryer.
4. Using J 29376-A, place the housing (3) on the rear axle.
5. Using J 21474-01 and J 29376-A, perform the following procedures:
1. Slide the J 21474-19 (2) through the J 29376-6-A bushing remover (1).
2. Slide the J 21474-19 through the rear control arm bushing.
3. Slide the J 21474-19 through the J 29376-7 (4).
4. Install the J 21474-18 (5).
5. Partially remove the bushing by holding the J 21474-19 and turning the J 21474-18.
6. Remove the bushing completely by striking the J 29376-6-A bushing remover (1) with KM-266-A.

Assembly Procedure





1. Using J 29376-A and J 21474-01, perform the following procedures:
1. Place the housing (4) on the rear axle.
2. Slide the J 21474-19 (1) through the thrust washer (6).
3. Slide the J 21474-19 through the J 29376-7 (5).
4. Slide the J 21474-19 through the bushing.
5. Slide the J 21474-19 through the J 29376-6-A bushing installer (3).
6. Install the J 21474-18 (2).
7. Hold the J 21474-19 and turn the J 21474-18.





2. Maintain a bushing angle of 45 degrees (a) to the axis of the rear axle.
3. Install the rear axle.
4. Lower the vehicle.