Upper Control Arm, Repairing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

The upper control arm us removed, refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Mark the position of the bonded rubber mount on the basis of the slot -arrow- with respect to the upper control arm.

Fig 1: Bonded Rubber Bushing Mark

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Pressing Off

Fig 2: Press Out Bonded Rubber Bushing.

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-- Mount the tools as illustrated.

Pressing In

Fig 3: Press In The Bonded Rubber Mount.

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-- Coat the outside of the bonded rubber bushing with some installation lubricant .

-- Mount the tools as illustrated.

-- Continue to press the inner core of the bonded rubber mount until the bead -arrow- slips out of the control arm.

Fig 4: Press The Inner Core Of The Bonded Rubber Mount Until The Bead -Arrow- Slips Out Of The Control Arm.

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-- Install the upper control arm, refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .