OEM 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Control Arm Bushing

2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the lower control arm bushings vertically on 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: The necessary tools to replace vertical lower Control Arm bushings include a Control Arm Bushing set (J 21474-01) and 1/2 inch puller bolt thrust bearing (J 21474-27) and bushing installer remover (J 21474-2), nut (J 21474-4), Control Arm Bushing installer (J 21474-13), high pressure lubricant (J 23444-A), driven sprocket support bearing installer (J 34126), and front knuckle support (J 35379). Tools needed to replace lower Control Arm bushings include Control Arm Bushing set (J 21474-01), 1/2 inch puller bolt thrust bearing (J 21474-27), bushing installer remover (J 21474-2), nut (J 21474-4), Control Arm Bushing installer (J 21474-13), high pressure lubricant (J 23444-A), driven sprocket support bearing installer (J 34126), and front knuckle support (J 35379). Start by placing the lower Control Arm in a vice before proceeding. Use a marker to trace the bushing flange's flat surface on the lower Control Arm. Apply j 23444-a lubrication to j 21474-27 threads afterward mount all the components of the bushing removal tools: first assemble the tools j 21474-27, j 21474-13, j 34126, j 35379, and j 21474-2 then use j 21474-4 to tighten them. After tool disassembly you must appropriately position the new vertical bushing of the lower Control Arm since this placement protects the vehicle's original driving comfort and road reaction characteristics. Position the flat edge of the bushing flange at the Control Arm mark where it will align at 30 degrees off centerline while facing outward through the bushing's thin slot. Place the bushing inside the Control Arm before applying lubricant to the threads of j 21474-27 using j 23444-a then use assembly tools in this order: j 21474-27 j 21474-13 j 21474-5 j 21474-4 and finally tighten j 21474-4 to begin tighten j 21474-4 while still using j 21474-27, j 21474-13, j 21474-5 and j 21474-4. Use the final step to disconnect the tools and put the lower Control Arm into position.