OEM 2001 Chevrolet Malibu Control Arm Bushing

2001 Chevrolet Malibu Control Arm Bushing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the lower control arm bushings on 2001 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: Before starting the bushing replacement you must remove the lower Control Arm to secure it in a vice. The threads of the nut (J21474-19) need high pressure lubricant (J23444-A) or equivalent for application. For bushing replacement gather the following tools: nut (J21474-19), lower Control Arm bushings remover/installer remover/installer (J41397) along with its receiver and bushing removal tool (J21474-18). Use the bushing removal tool (J21474-18) to remove one front bushing from the Control Arm while keeping it under steady torque. Once complete, disassemble the tools. Reassemble your tools by combining the bushing removal tool (J21474-27) with the front Control Arm Bushing kit's (J41211) remover/installer and receiver together with the nut (J21474-4). Apply torque to the bushing removal tool (J21474-27) until it removes the rear bushing from the Control Arm before tool disassembly. Insert the rear bushing into the Control Arm then coat the threads of installation tool (J21474-27) with high pressure lubricant (J23444-A) or equivalent. The installation process requires the bushing installation tool (J21474-27) and two pieces from the front Control Arm Bushing kit (J41211), including the receiver/installer and receiver, along with the nut (J21474-4). Use the bushing installation tool (J21474-4) to tighten down completely until the rear bushing achieves full seating within the Control Arm structure. Then remove all tool assemblies from the arm. Start by lubricating the front bushing's outer casing before placing it inside the Control Arm. Complete this step by adding the bushing installation tool (J21474-19) and the remover/installer (J41397) and receiver (J41397) followed by the bushing removal tool (J21474-18). Use the front bushing tool (J21474-19) to tighten the installation process until the bushing reaches complete insertion into the Control Arm. Next remove the tools to install the lower Control Arm.