S15/T15 Jimmy 2WD V6-173 2.8L VIN B 2-bbl (1983)
Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Upper Control Arm Bushing
Fig. 7 Upper control arm bushing removal. 4 x 2 models
Fig. 8 Upper control arm bushing installation. 4 x 2 models
4 X 2 MODELS
1.
Remove upper control arm as described previously.
2.
Remove nuts from end of pivot shaft, then remove bushings, Fig. 7.
3.
Install bushings by installing pivot shaft in control arm and pressing new bushings into control arm, Fig. 8. Torque pivot shaft nuts to 85 ft. lbs. on
1982-85 models, or 65 ft. lbs. on 1986-87 models with weight of vehicle resting on wheels. Both bushings must be installed .48-.52 inch from
face of control arm to bushing outer sleeve.