OEM Buick Rendezvous Control Arm Bushing

Buick Rendezvous Control Arm Bushing Parts and Q&A

• Lower Control Arm Bushing
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  Q: How to replace the rear axle lower control arm bushing on Buick Rendezvous?

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  The first step to replace the rear axle lower Control Arm bushing is to both lift and support the vehicle while also taking off the wheel and tire assemblies. A utility stand should support the lower Control Arm before users remove the coil spring. Use a marker along the cam indicator on the lower Control Arm then proceed to remove bolts (1, 5) between the Control Arm and crossmember but maintain the v-shaped voids' proper position between bushing and crossmember. Follow these tools from Control Arm bushing set (J 21474-01): lower Control Arm bushing receiver (J 45411), j-6627-4 and j-21474-4 for removing the bushing from the crossmember. The installation requires four separate components: lower Control Arm bushing receiver (J 45411) , j-21474-8 , j-21474-4 and j-6627-4 . The Control Arm bushing set (J 21474-01) helps install the new bushing onto the crossmember with the same orientation found on the original bushing. Place the lower Control Arm on the crossmember and install the mounting bolts according to slots (1, 5). The lower Control Arm mark should be aligned with the cam indicator. The coil spring installation needs to precede tire and wheel assembly. The vehicle needs a final inspection of rear camber and toe angles while necessary adjustments ensure the vehicle's proper positioning before lowering it to completion.
• Lower Control Arm Front Bushing
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  Q: How to replace the front lower control arm bushings on Buick Rendezvous?

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  The tools needed for bushing replacement start with high pressure lubricant (J 23444-A) along with Control Arm Bushing service set (J 21474-01) and driven sprocket support bearing installer (J 34126) and front knuckle support (J 35379). Replacement of the front lower Control Arm bushings requires high pressure lubricant (J 23444-A), Control Arm Bushing service set (J 21474-01), driven sprocket support bearing installer (J 34126), and front knuckle support (J 35379). Start the replacement by setting the lower Control Arm into a vice for safekeeping. Keeping the vertical bushing of the lower Control Arm in its original removal position will preserve both vehicle ride characteristics and driving handling and road sensitivity. Mark the lower Control Arm's flat edge on the bushing flange and coat j 23444-a threads on j 21474-27. After combining the tools follow with the j 21474-4 torque level adjustment to extract the bushing from the Control Arm. Separate the tools from each other. During bushing installation, position the flat side of the bushing flange to the marked Control Arm location before inserting the bushing followed by thread application of j 23444-a to j 21474-27. Proceed with bushing tool assembly while tightening the j 21474-4 tool until the bushing achieves full seating in the Control Arm then remove both tools before attaching the lower Control Arm.