Control Arm Bushings

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Base, 2D Convertible, 5.0L Eng, Eng CD CCC, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD PowerglideSECTION Control Arm Bushings

Upper and lower control arm bushings may be replaced using suitable tools and an arbor press. Be sure not to collapse control arm legs. On upper control arm, cross shaft must be installed so that it can be turned by hand.

NOTE: After installing bushing in control arm, bushing must be flared using tool J-23915 before installing control arm on chassis.
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