For 1990-2009 cars

## Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement Vertical

Important: Only the lower control arm vertical (front) bushing is serviceable. Do NOT attempt to replace the lower control arm horizontal (rear) bushing. If it is necessary to replace the lower control arm horizontal (rear) bushing, replace the lower control arm.

### Removal Procedure

#### Tools Required

• | J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Set

• | J 34126 Driven Sprocket Support Bearing Installer

• | J 35379 Front Knuckle Support

1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement
2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.
3. Mark the lower control arm along the flat edge of the bushing flange.

Important: Apply J 23444-A (or equivalent high pressure lubricant ) to the threads of the J 21474-27

4. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:

• | J 21474-27 Puller Bolt

• | J 21474 Bushing Installer

• | J 34126 Driven Sprocket Support Bearing Installer

• | J 35379 Front Knuckle Support

• | J 21474-2 Bushing Installer

• | J 21474-4 Nut

5. Tighten the J 21474-4 until the bushing is removed from the control arm.
6. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.

### Installation Procedure

Important: The lower control arm vertical bushing MUST be installed in the same position which it was removed in order to maintain the original vehicle ride, handling and road feel.

1. Align the flat edge of the bushing flange to the mark in the control arm (1). Ensure that the flat edge of the bushing flange is 30 degrees (2) from the centerline of the lower control arm. Ensure that the thin slot in the bushing is facing outboard.
2. Insert the bushing into the control arm.

Important: Apply J 23444-A (or equivalent high pressure lubricant) to the threads of the J 21474-27

3. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:

• | J 21474-27 Puller Bolt

• | J 21474 Bushing Installer

• | J 21474-5 Bushing Receiver

• | J 21474-4 Nut

4. Tighten the J 21474-4 until the bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
5. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
6. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement