Front Lower Control Arm Bushings - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: The following procedure can be used for either lower control arm isolator bushing.

1. Remove lower control arm from vehicle. Front Lower Control Arm - Removal









CAUTION: Use a vise equipped with soft jaw caps to protect the surface of the control arm from damage.

2. Clamp lower control arm (1) securely in vise so that bushing to be removed is closest to vise jaws.

NOTE: Before using Special Tool 6969B, lubricate threads of Screw Assembly 6969-3 with appropriate lubricant.










3. Assemble pieces of Remover/Installer, Special Tool 6969B, through bushing (6) as shown.

CAUTION: Do not use any type of impact wrench on Special Tool 6969B. Use only hand tools.

NOTE: While removing tools and bushing from arm a small portion of bushing rubber may come loose lodging itself between Remover and control arm bushing boar, causing some resistance.

4. Hold Screw (4), Special Tool 6969-3, stationary while rotating Nut (1), Special Tool 6969-4 clockwise. This action will force isolator bushing out of control arm, into Receiver, Special Tool 6969-2.

NOTE: For bushing installation, Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing - Installation.