Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Lower Control Arm Bushing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
1	Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Install the lower control arm in a soft jawed vise. Discard the front lower control arm bushing bolt and replace with new ONLY. Tighten the bolt to specifications when the vehicle is sitting on a level surface. Tighten First Pass: 55 N.m (41 lb ft) Final Pass: additional 100 degrees
2	Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Bolt

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Install the lower control arm in a soft jawed vise.
Discard the front lower control arm bushing bolt and replace with new ONLY.
Tighten the bolt to specifications when the vehicle is sitting on a level surface.

Tighten

First Pass: 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
Final Pass: additional 100 degrees

Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing