Astro Van M V6-262 4.3L VIN Z (1994)
Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Upper Control Arm Bushing
Fig. 2 Upper Control Arm Bushing Removal
Fig. 3 Upper Control Arm Bushing Installation
1. Remove upper control arm.
2. Place upper control arm in a vise, then remove nuts from end of pivot shaft.
3. Press bushings out of control arm using control arm bushing installer tool No. J-22269, or equivalent, Fig. 10.
4. Remove the bushing from the pivot shaft.
5. Position pivot shaft in control arm and press new bushings into control arm and over pivot shaft, Fig. 11.Both bushings must be installed
0.48-0.52 inch from face of control arm to bushing outer sleeve.
6. Install pivot shaft retaining nuts and tighten to specifications.
