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Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

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Fig 1: Front Lower Control Arm Bushing
GM1853271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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.