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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Tools Required
    • J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Set
    • J 35739 Control Arm Bushing Installer
    • Snap-on® A57Q Bushing Remover/Installer Set

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front suspension lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  2. Spray penetrating lubricant on the bushings in order to loosen the bushings from the control arm.

    3. Object Number: 465420 Size: SH

    Important: Do not transfer bushings from an old control arm to a new control arm.

  3. Use a hydraulic press and adaptors or the following tools in order to remove the 2 bushings (7,10) from the control arm (11):
    4. • A vise
    • A hammer
    • The appropriate adaptors

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 465420 Size: SH

    Important: New control arms do not include bushings. New bushings are available separately.

  1. Apply Slick 50® One Lube, or an equivalent PTFE lubricant, or soap water, to the outside of a NEW front bushing (7) and the inside of the control arm housing.
  2. Use a hydraulic press, or the following tools, or equivalent tools, in order to install the front bushing to the control arm:
    3. • Snap-on® A57-41 Adaptor
    • 2 Snap-on® A57Q Bearings
    • 2 Snap-on® A57Q Washers
    • J 21474-13 Adaptor
    • J 21474-18 Nut
    • J 21474-19 Screw
    • J 35739-3 Adaptor
  3. Verify the flange of the bushing contacts the control arm.
  4. Apply Slick 50® One Lube, or an equivalent PTFE lubricant, or soap water, to the outside of a NEW rear bushing (10) and the inside of the control arm housing.
  5. Use a hydraulic press, or the following tools, or equivalent tools, in order to install the rear bushing to the control arm:
    6. • Snap-on® A57-3 Adaptor
    • Snap-on® A57-44 Adaptor
    • Snap-on® A57-47 Adaptor
    • 2 Snap-on® A57Q Bearings
    • Snap-on® A57Q Nut
    • Snap-on® A57CA Screw
    • 2 Snap-on® A57Q Washers
  6. Verify the flange of the bushing contacts the control arm.
  7. Install the control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .