Upper Control Arm Bushing

Fig. 7 Upper control arm bushing removal. 4 x 2 models:

Fig. 8 Upper control arm bushing installation. 4 x 2 models:

4 X 2 MODELS

1. Remove upper control arm as described previously.
2. Remove nuts from end of pivot shaft, then remove bushings, Fig. 7.
3. Install bushings by installing pivot shaft in control arm and pressing new bushings into control arm, Fig. 8. Torque pivot shaft nuts to 85 ft. lbs. on 1982-85 models, or 65 ft. lbs. on 1986-87 models with weight of vehicle resting on wheels. Both bushings must be installed .48-.52 inch from face of control arm to bushing outer sleeve.

Fig. 6 Upper control arm & bushing replacement. 4 x 4 models:

4 X 4 MODELS
Refer to Fig. 6 for upper control arm bushing replacement procedure on 4 x 4 vehicles.