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Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

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Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Bushing And Bracket
GM1853271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

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.