Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Astra J > Suspension | Front Suspension | Repair Instructions

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to . Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Remove the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement

Remove the lower control arm. Refer to . Lower Control Arm Replacement

Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Bolt

Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing

Warning: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install and hand tighten the NEW bushing bolt. Do NOT reuse old bolt.

Install lower control arm to the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement

Support the lower control arm with a hydraulic jack and lift the control arm into the neutral position.

Tighten lower control arm bushing bolt.

Tighten
55 N·m (41 lb ft) + 45 - 60°

EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools .