Prowler V6-3.5L VIN G (1999)
Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
NOTE: For replacement of the upper control arm isolator bushings, the upper control arm must be removed from the vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.
CAUTION: The upper control arm used on this vehicle has a clear coat finish applied to it. For this reason the control arm should not be clamped
in a vise when replacing the isolator bushings.
2. Assemble pieces of Bushing, Removal/Installer, Special Tool 8190, or equivalent as shown for removal of the upper control arm isolator bushing.
3. Isolator bushing is removed from control arm using the following procedure. Keep Bolt, Special Tool 8190-1, or equivalent from turning by
holding it with a box end wrench on the hex. Turn Nut Special Tool 8190-2, or equivalent that is against the thrust bearing. This will pull Special
Tool 8190- 4 and the isolator bushing into Special Tool 8190-6, or equivalent removing the isolator bushing from the control arm.
ASSEMBLY
1. Assemble pieces of Bushing, Remover/Installer, Special Tool 8190, or equivalent as shown.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install the isolator bushing into the control arm without using a lubricant on the bushing and tool.
NOTE: Prior to assembling Bushing Remover/installer, Special Tool 8190, or equivalent and the isolator bushing on the control arm, thoroughly
coat the isolator bushing and inside of special tool 8190-3, or equivalent with Mopar (R) Silicone Spray Lube or an equivalent.
