Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushings: Installation
- Position the new bushing for installation on forward arm. The bushing must be installed with the notches on the bushing flange at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions. The bushing must be installed from the outboard side of the forward arm, and drawn inward toward the vehicle centerline.
- Insert the Rear Control Arm Bushing Service Set (J 35739) between the forward arm flanges. Coat the threads of the Long Bolt with Bearing (J 21474-19) with high pressure lubricant in order to prevent thread damage. See SPECIAL TOOLS .
- Install Rear Control Arm Bushing Service Set (J 35739), Receiver/Installer (J 21474-5), Long Nut (J 21474-18), and Long Bolt with Bearing (J 21474-19). See SPECIAL TOOLS .
- Draw the bushing into the forward arm by tightening the nut. Tighten the nut until the bushing flange seats firmly against the arm. Check the upper suspension support insulators for proper positioning.
- Slowly raise the suspension support. Align the suspension support with the body as it is raised.
- Install the suspension support forward arm bolts, nuts and washer. Install the upper mounting bolts and the insulators.
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedures. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
CAUTION:
While raising the suspension support, carefully watch the position of the brake calipers, hoses and pipes. Reposition the calipers, pipes and hoses as required in order to prevent interference or damage to the brake components.
NOTE:
In the following step, both forward arm bolts must be installed in the proper direction, with the nuts installed on the right side of the arm. The cup-shaped washer is used on the left forward arm bolt installation only. See Fig 1
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