OEM 2000 Chevrolet Venture Control Arm Bushing

2000 Chevrolet Venture Control Arm Bushing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the control arm bushing in the front suspension on 2000 Chevrolet Venture?

  A: The front suspension Control Arm Bushing service and repair requires these specific tools: service set for Control Arm Bushing (J 21474-01), driven sprocket support bearing installer (J 34126), and front knuckle support (J 35379) form the necessary tools. Control Arm Bushing service set (J 21474-01), driven sprocket support bearing installer (J 34126), and front knuckle support (J 35379). The procedure starts with vice attachment of the lower Control Arm while it remains unbolted. Use a marker to signify the flat bushing flange area on the Control Arm. The puller bolt (J 21474-27) threads need high-pressure lubricant (J 23444-A or equivalent) before installation. Joint all bushing removal tools together using the puller bolt (J 21474-27) and Control Arm Bushing installer (J 21474) and driven sprocket support bearing installer (J 34126) and front knuckle support (J 35379) and bushing installer (J 21474-02) while using the nut (J 21474-4). Tighten the nut (J 21474-4) against the Control Arm until the bushing separates, then remove all installation tools. To achieve proper installation position the lower Control Arm vertical bushing exactly where it was before installation to preserve the original vehicle handling characteristics with standard ride performance. Match the bushing flange's flat side with the Control Arm's reference mark such that it maintains a 30-degree angle from the centerline with the outboard-facing thin slot. Place the bushing inside the Control Arm while applying high-pressure lubricant (J 23444-A and equivalent) to thread portions of the puller bolt (J 21474-27). The necessary installation elements consist of the puller bolt (J 21474-27) and Control Arm Bushing installer (J 21474) accompanied by bushing receiver (J 21474-5) and nut (J 21474-4). Once the bushing completes its seat in the Control Arm tighten the nut (J 21474-4). Afterward disassemble the tools for installation of the lower Control Arm.