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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2007IMPALA V8-5.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSUSPENSIONCONTROL ARMCONTROL ARM BUSHINGSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT (HORIZONTAL)
2007 Chevrolet Impala V8-5.3L
Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Horizontal)
2007 Chevrolet Impala V8-5.3LSECTION Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Horizontal)
Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Horizontal)
Tools Required
* J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Set
* J 21474-5 Control Arm Bushing Receiver
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the lower control arm.
2. Secure the lower control arm in a vise.
Important: Use a 1/2 x 20 in standard thread nut with the puller bolt.
3. Assemble the bushing removal tools as indicated:
1. The nut (1)
2. The J 21474-01 washer (2)
3. The J 21474-01 bearing (3)
4. The J 21474-5 (4)
5. The J 21474-01 puller bolt (5)
4. Tighten the puller bolt (5) until the bushing is removed.
5. Disassemble the J 21474-01 and J 21474-5.
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the bushing with liquid hand soap or equivalent.
Important: Use a 1/2 x 20 in standard thread nut with the puller bolt.
2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as indicated :
1. The nut (1)
2. The J 21474-01 washer (2)
3. The J 21474-01 bearing (3)
4. The J 21474-5 (4)
5. The J 21474-01 puller bolt (5)
3. Tighten the puller bolt (5) until the bushing is installed into the control arm.
4. Disassemble the J 21474-01 and J 21474-5.
5. Remove the control arm from the vice.
6. Install the lower control arm.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.