Front Suspension

Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Disassembly and Reassembly

Suspension Control Arm Removal and Installation

Disassembly

1) Remove rubber stopper (1).
2) Cut rubber (2) of flange of suspension control arm front bushing.
3) Using grinder (3), grind off flange (4) of front bushing.

NOTE:
If you grind the flange (4) of front bushing too much, you will damage the suspension control arm (5).

Limit the amount of grinding to the minimum amount necessary.





4) Push out bushing by using hydraulic press (2) and special tools.
Special Tool

(A): 09945-55410

(B): 09913-75821





Reassembly

NOTE:

Apply grease (included in the repair kit) to ball joint and inside of ball stud boot when the ball stud boot is replaced.

1) Front bushing

Press-fit front bushing (1) by using special tools and press (2).
Special Tool

(A): 09945-55410

(B): 09913-75821

NOTE:
Any removed bushing will not fit properly if you reuse it.

Always use a new bushing.





2) Install rubber stopper (1).