Disassembly - Front Isolator Bushing

To perform removal and replacement of the lower control arm isolator bushings, the lower control arm must be removed from the vehicle.

1. Remove lower control arm assembly from vehicle. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM - REMOVAL) .
2. Install Bushing Remover, Special Tool 6602-5 and Bushing Receiver, Special Tool MB-990799 on Special Tool C-4212-F.
3. Install lower control arm on Special Tools assembled for removal of the front isolator bushing. Be sure Special Tool MB-990799 is square on lower control arm and Special Tool 6602-5 is positioned correctly on isolator bushing. See Fig 1.
   Fig 1: Removing Front Bushing From Lower Control Arm

   Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

   1 - SPECIAL TOOL MB-990799

   2 - LOWER CONTROL ARM

   3 - FRONT ISOLATOR BUSHING

   4 - SPECIAL TOOL 6602-5

   5 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4212-F

4. Tighten screw on Remover/Installer Special Tool C-4212-F to press front bushing out of lower control arm.