Upper Control Arm Bearing, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Subframe Bushing Tool Kit 3301
Bearing Installer - Multiple Use 3348

Procedure

The upper control arm us removed, refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

Fig 1: Pulling Out Bushing

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NOTE:

Control arms must only be clamped in a vise with protective vise jaw lining!

-- Order the special tools as illustrated.

-- Turn the nut and remove the bonded rubber bushing.

Fig 2: Identifying Tool Set Up/Assembly

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NOTE:

Do not use lubricant!

A = bearing

-- Order the special tools as illustrated.

-- Install the bonded rubber bushing all the way.

-- Check the press-in depth for the bonded rubber bushing -1- inside the control arm -2-.

Fig 3: Checking Press-In Depth Of Bonded Rubber Bushing

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Dimensions -a and b- must be identical.

-- Adjust the bonded rubber bushing if the dimensions -a and b- are different.

-- Install the upper control arm, refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .