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Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Outlook, 2009 GMC Acadia, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2009 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm Bushing & Bracket
GM1853271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

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 .
1 Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Nut
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  195 N.m (144 lb ft)

2 Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Bolt (Qty: 2)
NOTE: When tightening the bolt to specifications, hold the bolt and torque the nut for the proper torque.
3 Lower Control Arm Front Bushing Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  75 N.m (55 lb ft)

4 Front Lower Control Arm Bushing
NOTE: The control arm bushing is NOT serviced separately, but with the mounting bracket