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 (4).
- 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 .