Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Lower Arm Bushing





Front Lower Arm Bushing

Special Service Tools






Remover/installer

204-507

Removal

NOTE:
bushes must be replaced as a pair
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the wheels and tires.




3 LH front: Release the suspension height sensor link.
4 Release the LH front lower arm.
- Remove and discard the bolt.




5 Using the special tools, remove the front lower arm bushes.

Installation





1 Using the special tools, install the front lower arm bushes.
2
WARNING: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
CAUTION: Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.
Secure the LH front lower arm.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 165 Nm (121 lb.ft). plus a further 90 degrees.
3 LH front: Secure the suspension height sensor link.
4 Repeat the above procedure for the RH side.
5 Install the wheels and tires.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
6 Check, and if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment.