Upper Control Arm Bearing, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Subframe Bushing Tool Kit:3301 
  Fig 1: Subframe Bushing Tool Kit

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• Bearing Installer - Multiple Use:3348 
  Fig 2: Bearing Installer - Multiple Use

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Procedure

• The upper control arm is removed. Refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

-- Mark the press-in depth of the bonded rubber bushing, for example using a waterproof felt-tip pen.

Bonded Rubber Bushing, Pulling Out

Fig 3: Bonded Rubber Bushing, Pulling Out

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-- Clamp the control arm in a vise with protective covers.

-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

-- Remove the bonded rubber bushing -A- by turning the nut -arrow-.

Bonded Rubber Bushing, Installing

Fig 4: Bonded Rubber Bushing, Installing

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-- Transfer the mark for the press-in depth from the old bonded rubber bushing to the new one.

-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

-- Install the bonded rubber bushing -A- by turning the nut -arrow-, while paying attention to the press-in depth mark made previously.

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

Fig 5: Checking Press-In Depth Of Bonded Rubber Bushing

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• Specified value: dimension -a- = dimension -b-.

-- When the dimensions are different, tighten the bonded rubber bushings.

• Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .