Concorde V6-3.2L VIN J (2000)
Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Pivot Bushing
OVERVIEW
To replace the lower control arm pivot bushing, the control arm and tension strut assembly must be removed from the vehicle. The removal and
replacement of the lower control arm pivot bushing must be performed using an arbor press.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Raise vehicle using a frame contact type hoist or supported as required using jackstands.
2. Remove lower control arm and tension strut as an assembly from the vehicle. See Lower Control Arm Removal for the required removal
procedure.
3. Separate the tension strut from the lower control arm assembly.
4. Position lower control arm in arbor press with large end of pivot bushing inside Receiver, Special Tool MB-990799, and special tool supporting
lower control arm. Position Remover, Special Tool, 6644-2 on top of pivot bushing. Using the arbor press, press the lower control arm pivot
bushing out of lower control arm.
5. Remove the pressed out lower control arm pivot bushing from the Receiver, Special Tool MB-990799 and discard.
ASSEMBLY
1. Turn the lower control arm over in the arbor press. Position the lower control arm so it is supported by Receiver, Special Tool, MB-990799 as