Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Fig 1: Front Lower Control Arm Bushing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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

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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:

Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing