lower control arm FRONT bushing
 

I need to know how to install the FRONT bushing. :pullinghair:
I have looked on the forum and all I am able to find is the rear one and been there done that.

A press. Or, buy a complete LCA.

I don't think it addressed in the service manual. I'll check and follow up.

Just checked Mitchell OnDemand, they only go into replacing the entire LCA, no repair procedures I could find.

If Moog Part # K200361 and Raybestos Part # 5651429 sells the part then there has to be a way to replace them. I guess when pressing them in you would have to press on the rubber because if you would press on the steel mounting arm it would press it through the rubber bushing.

A la, the first 2 words in post #2. Someone on this forum has done it that way and used a very large vice.

Yes you would press them in pushing on the rubber with a sleeve type tool. Use lots of lube and clean the inside of the control arm well. I have never seen the front ones fail.

If it were me I would replace the complete control arm if it need the front bushing.

There are many aftermarket parts out there But some times it's not worth it. Like aftermarket transmission pan gaskets. Some manufactures use just RTV on there pans. Most aftermarket parts offer a gasket with there kit. If you use it instead of RTV you almost always end up with a leak.

Just because aftermarket offers a replacement part does not mean its a good idea.

I used a press and a large socket. The rubber and center feel out, and then I had to use an air hammer to get the outer ring out. Be careful not to gouge the aluminum. Then I ended up using a larger socket and a vise to install the new bushing.

FRONT bushing. Not the rear donut.

I will put a Dorman control arm in when I have to do it. I have always been impressed with their products.

I purchased the complete LCA from the dealer and installed, not that hard of a job.

Just remember the 180 degrees after the torque.