Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Special Tools

J 44570 Bushing Remover/Installer Kit

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the bolts from the body and the lower shock absorber bolts from the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Temporarily re-install the lower shock bolts to support the axle.





Note: Note the depth and orientation of the old bushing before removal.

4. Using the J 44570 , J 44570-1 or the J-44570-4 (2), J 44570-3 (1) J 44570-1 (2) and a hammer, remove the bushing from the rear axle.

Installation Procedure





Note: Ensure that the orientation of the axle bushings are correct before the installing the axle bushings.

1. Position the new bushings into the rear axle with the rubber end (1) is facing inboard.
2. Align the largest notch (2) of the bushing with that of the wheel hub center (3).





Note: Make sure the bushing is still oriented correctly.

3. Using the J 44570-1 or the J-44570-4 (2), J 44570-3 (3), and the J 44570-2 (1) install the rear axle bushing.
4. Hand tighten the axle bracket to body bolts just enough to hold the brackets flush to the body.
5. Install the bolts from the body and the lower shock absorber bolts to the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.