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Inner Pivot Shaft & Bushing Replacement (C20/30 & G30 With Steel Bushings)

  1. Remove grease fittings from bushing outer ends and unscrew bushings from control arm and shaft. Remove and discard old seals. Slide new seal onto each end of shaft and insert shaft into control arm.
  2. Adjust shaft until centered in control arm, then turn bushings in and tighten to specification. See Figure . Check shaft for free rotation. Install grease fittings and lubricate with proper chassis grease.
CAUTION: When installing upper control arm, ensure special aligning washers are positioned onto pivot shaft with concave and convex sides together.