Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Bushing(S), Lower Control Arm: Installation
- Using a caliper, take four lower control arm pivot bushing eyelet diameter measurements (1) approximately 45 degrees apart to ensure eyelet is not elongated.NOTE:
If the difference between the highest and lowest measurement is greater than 0.20 mm, or a value that exceeds 66.52 mm, the lower control arm eyelet is excessively elongated and a NEW lower control arm assembly is required.
- Squarely position the lower control arm pivot bushing (1) to the lower control arm bore in the direction shown in the illustration
.NOTE:
For this specific repair ONLY, to correctly measure the bushing installation torque, the threads on tool C-4212F MUST BE clean of all oils and grease and dry.
- Assemble the parts of Remover/Installer as shown in the illustration (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint) (4), (special tool #2049001020, Installer, Bushing) (3), (special tool #2049004020, Receiver, Bushing) (1), using (special tool #2049002020, Guide, Bushing Installer) (5) align the slot in (special tool #2049001020, Installer, Bushing) (3) to the lower control arm then REMOVE bushing installer guide (5).
- Use a torque wrench to press the NEW
bushing in squarely until the installer (3) contacts the control arm.NOTE:
If torque readings do not peak above 40 N-m (29.50 ft. lbs.), the lower control arm bore is out of tolerance and a NEW lower control arm assembly is required.
- Remove the Remover/Installer.
- Install the lower control arm. Refer to ARM, LOWER CONTROL, RWD, INSTALLATION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.