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Pivot Shaft Bushing Replacement ("S" Series)

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  1. With upper control arm removed from vehicle, remove nuts from ends of pivot shaft. Position control arm assembly in a soft-jawed vise.
  2. Using Bushing Remover (J-22269-1 ), a slotted washer and a short piece of pipe (slightly larger than bushing), press bushing and pivot shaft from control arm. Repeat procedure for opposite bushing.
  3. To install bushings, place pivot shaft in control arm. Using Bushing Installer (J-22269-1 ) and small piece of pipe with the same O.D. as the bushing, press new bushing into control arm bore and onto pivot shaft.
  4. Ensure each bushing is positioned .48-.52" (12.8-13.8 mm) from face of control arm to bushing outer sleeve. Repeat procedure for opposite side bushing. Install nuts onto pivot shaft ends.
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