Lower Control Arm (Rear Isolator Bushing)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The removal and installation of the rear isolator bushing from the lower control arm is only to be done with the lower control arm removed from the vehicle. See REMOVAL . The front isolator bushing is not serviceable.
NOTE:
To maintain better control when removing the rear isolator bushing, it works best to mount Ball Joint Press, Special Tool C-4212F, in a vise.
| 1 - REMOVER 9356-2 |
| 2 - REACTION PLATE 9356-3 |
| 3 - RECEIVER CUP 9356-4 |
| 4 - LOWER CONTROL ARM |
| 5 - BUSHING |
| 6 - PRESS C-4212F |
- Install the Receiver Cup (3), Special Tool 9356-4, into the cup of the Ball Joint Press (6), Special Tool C-4212F, and tighten the set screw.
- Install the Remover (1), Special Tool 9356-2, on the tip of the Ball Joint Press screw-drive.
1 - REACTION PLATE 9356-3 2 - BUSHING FLANGE (BOTTOM OF ARM) 3 - LOWER CONTROL ARM - Install the Reaction Plate (1), Special Tool 9356-3, over the end of the control arm (3) so that the arrows on the Reaction Plate point toward the bushing flange (2) on the bottom of the arm as shown.
1 - REMOVER 9356-2 2 - REACTION PLATE 9356-3 3 - RECEIVER CUP 9356-4 4 - LOWER CONTROL ARM 5 - BUSHING 6 - PRESS C-4212F - Place the Reaction Plate (2) (on the lower control arm) against the outer flange of the Receiver Cup (3) as shown. Line up the arrows on the Reaction Plate with that on the Receiver Cup and tighten the Press (6) screw-drive until the Remover (1) contacts the outer circumference of the bushing (5). Make sure the Remover contacts the bushing circumference evenly all the way around.
- Continue to tighten the screw-drive until the bushing is pressed completely out of the lower control arm.
- Back off the screw-drive and remove the lower control arm and isolator bushing. Remove the Reaction Plate from the arm.