Upper Control Arm Bushings Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J21474-01 Control Arm Bushings Service Set
- J22269-1 Tie Rod End Installer





1. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (RWD).
2. Install the upper control arm in a vise.
3. Remove the washers and the nuts from upper control arm shaft.





4. Remove the upper control arm bushings. Use the J 22269-1 and J 21474-01.





5. Remove the upper control arm shaft from the upper control arm.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J22269-1 Tie Rod End Installer





1. Install the upper control arm shaft to the upper control arm.
2. Install the control arm bushings to the upper control arm. Use the J 22269-1 and a short piece of pipe that is the same outer diameter as the rubber bushings.





3. Tighten J22269-1 until the bushings is positioned on the shaft and the upper control arm as shown. The measurement should be 12.8 - 13.8 mm (0.48 - 0.52 inch) on both ends.





4. Install the washers and the nuts to the upper control arm shaft. Do not tighten the nuts.
5. Remove the upper control arm from the vise.
6. Install the upper control arm to the vehicle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (RWD).