Ok you have everything removed from control arm then you remove the 2 nuts that hold the control arm to the frame and remove control arm with the shaft still through the bushings.
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Once all is off the vehicle then the control arm bushings can be pressed out and the new pressed back in. See Below
- Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
- Remove or disconnect the following:
- Upper control arm and place it in a vice
- Upper control arm shaft nuts and retainers
- Upper control arm bushings using tool J 22269-1, a slotted washer and a short piece if pipe that is slightly larger than the bushing
- Upper control arm shaft
Fig. 1: Removing the upper control arm bushings using tool J22269-1 — 2WD models
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To install:
- Upper control arm shaft
- Upper control arm bushings using tool J 22269-1, a slotted washer and a short piece if pipe that is slightly larger than the bushing
- Tighten J 22269-1 until the bushing is positioned on the shaft and the control arm as shown in the accompanying illustration. The measurement should be 0.48–0.52 inch (12.8–13.8mm) at both sides when the properly installed.
- Upper control arm shaft nuts and retainers. Tighten to 85 ft. lbs. (115 Nm).
- Upper control arm
Fig. 2: The bushing should be positioned as follows when correctly installed — 2WD models
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Edited by crazi429 on July 11 2006 at 9:56 AM
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