Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Tools Required

KM-619 Control Arm Bushing Remover/Installer.


Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (Service Precautions) .
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Lower Control Arm Replacement) .





Important: The lower control arm bushing (1) has a conical shape with a mid-section recess that fits inside the lower control arm bushing cavity. The wider end of the lower control arm bushing (1) faces towards the front of the vehicle.


3. Check the orientation of the lower control arm bushing.





Important: The lower control arm bushing (2) must be lubricated with soapy water solution to ease the removal process.


4. Remove the lower control arm bushing (2) from the lower control arm (3) using the KM-619 (1, 4).



Installation Procedure






Important: The wider end of the lower control arm bushing (2) must be installed facing towards the front of the vehicle.



Important: The lower control arm bushing (2) must be lubricated with soapy water solution to ease the installation process.


1. Install the lower control arm bushing (2) using the KM-619 (1, 4).
2. Install the lower control arm (3). Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
3. Remove the safety stands.
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground.