Bonneville V6-3800 3.8L (1991)
Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Fig. 10 Control Arm Bushing Removal/Installation
These vehicles incorporate control arm configuration with two different sized bushings, Fig. 10. These bushings are not interchangeable, and require
different combinations of special tools for removal and installation. The following service procedure refer to these bushings as A and B.
REMOVAL
1.
Remove control arm from vehicle.
2.
Place control arm onto a suitable work bench, up side down.
3.
For bushing A, install spacer tool J-22222-5, for bushing B, install spacer tool J-33793-5 onto control arm.
4.
Position receiver tube J-25317-2 and cap tool J-29376-7 on outer side of control arm. Ensure receiver tube does not contact the bushing flange.
5.
Coat threaded area of long bolt J-21474-19 with extreme pressure lubricant J-23444-A, then install bolt through receiver, cap and bushing.
6.
Install remover tool J-22222-2 for bushing A or tool J-28685-2 for bushing B onto bolt at inner side of control arm. Position remover so small
diameter portion contacts bushing.
7.
Place bearing on bolt and install long nut tool J21474-18. Bearing must be installed between nut and remover.
8.
Draw bushing out of control arm by tightening the nut.
INSTALLATION
1.
With control arm up side down on work bench, position new bushing into control arm. When installing new bushings, the flanged end of the
bushing must face outward when installed in the control arm.
2.
Install spacer tool J-22222-5 for bushing A or tool J-33793-5 for bushing B.
3.
Position receiver tube J-25317-2 and cap tool J-29376-7 onto inner side of control arm. Receiver tube should be centered over the hole.
4.
Coat threaded area of long bolt with extreme pressure lubricant J-23444-A and install through receiver, cap and bushing.
5.
Position installer J-28685-2 onto bolt at outer side of control arm. Installer should be positioned with large diameter end contacting bushing flange.
6.
Place bearing on bolt and install long nut J-21474-18. Bearing must be positioned between nut and installer.
7.
Draw bushing into control arm by tightening nut. Tighten nut until bushing flange seats firmly against control arm.
8.
Install control arm into vehicle, adjust rear wheel alignment, if necessary.
