Tribute LX 2WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2001)
Control Arm Bushing: Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Lower Control Arm Bushing Inspection
Bulletin No: 02-002/09
Last Issued: 03/26/2009
Subject:
LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING INSPECTION PROCEDURE
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2001-2006 and 2008-2009 Tribute
2008-2009 Tribute Hybrid
DESCRIPTION
Many states and Canadian provinces require annual safety inspections which include the evaluation of suspension components. The information in this
procedure is intended to assist the technician performing the inspection with specific criteria for lower control arm (LCA) bushings, and will prevent the
unnecessary replacement of good components.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
The LCA bushing (A) is located at the rear of the front suspension lower control arm. The control arm is mounted in the front subframe with bolts (B &
C). The bushing is part of the LCA and cannot be serviced separately from the arm.
This is a new bushing prior to assembly into the control arm. Bolt (B) passes through the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve is pressed into the control arm.
The rubber bushing is bonded to both the inner and outer sleeves.
