Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2007 Saturn Ion 3, and 2007 Saturn Ion 2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
Wrap the control arm with a shop towel and place it in a vise.

Fig 1: Removing Control Arm Bushing

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IMPORTANT: Note the depth and orientation of the old bushing before removal.

Using the KM-906-B , pull the control arm bushing through the control arm. See Special Tools .
Disassemble the tools and remove the bushing.