Removal Procedure
Tools Required
• | J 29376-A Rear
Control Arm Bushing Service Set |
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in Cautions and Notices.
- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Disconnect the brake hoses from the axle. Refer to
Rear Brake Hose Replacement
in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor harness from the retainers on the
axle. Refer to
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Jumper Harness Replacement
in Antilock Brake System.
- Remove the following components from the control arm:
- Rotate the control arm downward in order to gain access to the
bushings.
- Install the J 29376-95
on the rear control arm.
- Install the coupling from theJ 29376-A
to the J 29376-95
on the rear control arm.
- Assemble the following
bushing removal tools as shown:
- Tighten the J 21474-19
until the bushing is removed from the control arm.
- Disassemble the bushing removal tools.
Installation Procedure
- Coat the outside case of the bushing with a light coat of grease
prior to installation.
- Insert the bushing into the control arm.
- Assemble the following
bushing installation tools as shown:
- Tighten the J 21474-19
until the bushing is completely seated in the control arm.
- Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
- Install the following components:
- Hand tighten the nuts.
- Install the wheel speed sensor harness to the rear axle. Refer
to
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Jumper Harness Replacement
in Antilock Brake System.
- Connect the brake hoses to the rear axle. Refer to
Rear Brake Hose Replacement
in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Tighten the control
arm nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the control arm nuts to 120 N·m (52 lb ft).