Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement .
4. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

Procedure

1. Install and hand tighten the NEW front lower control arm bushing bolt. Do NOT reuse the old bolt.
2. Reinstall the front lower control arm to the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
3. Tighten the front lower control arm bushing bolt in two passes after the front lower control arm is supported with a hydraulic jack and lifted to a horizontal position.

Tighten

• First Pass: 55 (41 lb ft)
• Final Pass: 45 to 60 degrees