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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 21474-5 Bushing Receiver
    • J 21474-23 Bushing Remover
    • J 21474-20 Front and Rear Bushing Installer

Removal Procedure

    Important: If replacing both lower control arms, remove and replace only one control arm at a time in order to prevent the rear axle from rolling or slipping sideways.


    Object Number: 181231  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Support the rear axle with an adjustable jack stand.
  3. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  4. Install J 21474-5 over the flanged side of the bushing.
  5. Using a arbor press (1), place the large outside diameter of J 21474-23 in contact with the outside diameter of the outer sleeve in order to force the bushing out of the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 181233  Size: SH
  1. Install J 21474-5 over the flanged side of the bushing.
  2. Install the bushing into position using J 21474-20 .
  3. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  4. Remove the rear axle support.
  5. Lower the vehicle.