Control Arm Bushing Replacement: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Use a utility stand in order to support the control arm forward of the coil spring.
- Remove the control arm bolts from the rear axle. Refer to REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT .
- Use the utility stand in order to lower the rear axle enough to gain access to the control arm bushing.
- Mark the orientation of the control arm bushing in the lower control arm.
- Use the J-28685 and the J-9519-E in order to remove the control arm bushing.