Chassis

Removal and Installation — Lower Arm Bushing

10steps
~75min
5/5difficulty
3special tools
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

204-830
Lower Arm Bushing Removal/Installation
204-833
Lower Arm Bushing Removal/Installation
204-834
Front Lower Arm Bushing Removal/Installation
Hydraulic Press
Wood block

Removal

All vehicles

  1. Remove the lower arm.
    Refer to: Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Vehicles with all other engines (Neo, 2.0L GTDI, Panther)

  1. Mark the lower arm bushing and the special tool for reference during installation.
    Install the special service tool: 204-833 Lower Arm Bushing Removal/Installation.
  2. Mark the lower arm bushing and the special tool for reference during installation.
    Install the special service tool: 204-833 Lower Arm Bushing Removal/Installation.
  3. Using a hydraulic press and a suitable tool, remove the lower arm bushing.
    Install the special service tool: 204-833 Lower Arm Bushing Removal/Installation. , 204-830 Lower Arm Bushing Removal/Installation.
    Use the common service equipment: hydraulic press
    Use the common service equipment: wood block

Vehicles with 1.5 L Dragon GTDI engines

  1. Mark the lower arm bushing and the special tool for reference during installation.
    Install the special service tool: 204-834 Front Lower Arm Bushing Removal/Installation.
  2. Mark the lower arm bushing and the special tool for reference during installation.
    Install the special service tool: 204-834 Front Lower Arm Bushing Removal/Installation.
  3. Using a hydraulic press and a suitable tool, remove the lower control arm bushing.
    Install the Special Service Tool: 204-834 Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Remove/Install. , 204-830 Lower Control Arm Bushing Remove/Install.
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
    Use the General Equipment: Wood Block

Installation

Vehicles with all other engines (Neo, 2.0L GTDI, Panther)

  1. Using a hydraulic press and suitable tools, install the lower control arm bushing.
    Install the Special Service Tool: 204-833 Lower Control Arm Bushing Remove/Install. , 204-830 Lower Control Arm Bushing Remove/Install.
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
    Use the General Equipment: Wood Block
  2. Using a hydraulic press and suitable tools, install the lower control arm bushing.
    Install the Special Service Tool: 204-833 Lower Control Arm Bushing Remove/Install. , 204-830 Lower Control Arm Bushing Remove/Install.
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
    Use the General Equipment: Wood Block

Vehicles with 1.5 L Dragon GTDI engines

  1. Using a hydraulic press and suitable tools, install the lower control arm bushing.
    Install the Special Service Tool: 204-834 Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Remove/Install. , 204-830 Lower Control Arm Bushing Remove/Install.
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
    Use the General Equipment: Wood Block
  2. Using a hydraulic press and suitable tools, install the lower control arm bushing.
    Install the Special Service Tool: 204-834 Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Remove/Install. , 204-830 Lower Control Arm Bushing Remove/Install.
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
    Use the General Equipment: Wood Block

All vehicles

  1. Install the lower control arm.
    Refer to: Lower Control Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

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