Lower Arm Bushing

Lower Arm Bushing

Special Service Tools






Receiver rear lower arm front bush

204-526/1





Remover rear lower arm front bush

204-526/2





Installer rear lower arm front bush

204-526/3





Receiver rear lower arm rear bush

204-540/1





Remover rear lower arm rear bush

204-540/2





Installer rear lower arm rear bush

204-540/3

Removal

NOTE:
The bushings must be replaced in pairs, LH and RH sides.
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the wheels and tires.
3 Remove the LH lower arm. For additional information, refer to Lower Arm Lower Arm
4 Remove the RH lower arm.
5 Note the position of the bushing in relation to the lower arm.
6
CAUTION: The bush flanges need to be removed to allow bush removal.
NOTE:
Take note of the fitted position of the bush.
Using a suitable tool, bend over the bush flanges.




7 Using a hacksaw, remove the flange from the bushing, making sure the upper arm is not damaged.




8 Using the special tools, remove and discard the lower arm rear bushings.




9 Using the special tools, remove and discard the lower arm front bushings.

Installation





1
CAUTION: Make sure the bush is correctly aligned.
CAUTION: Make sure the correct special tool is used to install the bushings to the correct depth.
Using the special tools, install the lower arm front bushings




2
CAUTION: Make sure the bush is correctly aligned.
Using the special tools, install the lower arm rear bushings.
3 Install the LH lower arm. For additional information, refer to Lower Arm Lower Arm
4 Install the RH lower arm.
5 Install the wheels and tires.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
6 Carry out the wheel alignment procedure.