Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement (Front)

DISASSEMBLE PROCEDURE
^ Tools Required:
- J 21474-3 Lower Control Arm Bushing Screw
- J 21474-4 Lower Control Arm Bushing Nut
- J 21474-5 Control Arm Bushing Receiver
- J 21474-6 Control Arm Bushing Receiver
- J 39875 Half Moon Spacer
- J 39876 Lower Control Arm Bushing Receiver

1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT.





2. Perform the following procedure in order to remove the lower control arm front bushing from the lower control arm (1):
2.1. Place J 21474-3 through the large end of J 21474-6.
2.2. Thread J 21474-3 through the front bushing and push J 21474-3 through the open end of J 39876.
2.3. Place the thrust washer onto J 21474-3 with the seam facing toward the front bushing.
2.4. Install J 39875 around the outside of the bushing in order to avoid metal distortion during removal.
2.5. Ensure that all tools properly line up with the front bushing and the control arm (1), then install J 21474-3 and tighten until the bushing is pushed all the way out (the bushing makes a popping noise upon removal).

ASSEMBLE PROCEDURE
1. Perform the following steps in order to install the lower control arm front bushing:





1.1. Thread J 21474-3 through J 21474-5.
1.2. Install J 21474-3 through the new front bushing and into the lower control arm (2).
1.3. Thread J 21474-3 and accessories into the front lower control arm.
1.4. Install J 39876 onto J 21474-3 with the open end of J 39876 facing toward the control arm.
1.5. Install J 39875 around the outside of the bushing in order to avoid metal distortion during installation.
1.6. Place the thrust washer (1) onto the threaded end of J 21474-3 with the seam facing toward the control arm.
1.7. Ensure that all tools properly line up with the front bushing and the control arm, then install J 21474-4 onto J 21474-3.
1.8. Tighten J 21474-4 and J 21474-3 until the bushing becomes flush with the control arm.
2. Install the lower control arm. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT.