OEM Buick Terraza Control Arm Bushing

Buick Terraza Control Arm Bushing Parts and Q&A

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

  A:

  To replace the rear axle lower Control Arm bushing, first, the lower Control Arm has to be removed. The orientation of the voids in the bushing relative to the crossmember must be identified first before removing the bushing from the cross member. To ease the removal, use the tools contained in Control Arm bushing set (J 21474-01) and j-6627-4, Control Arm Bushing receiver (J 45411), j-21474-8 , and j-21474-4. For installation, the new bushing shall be aligned to the same orientation as the old bushing considering the voids. Use the Control Arm bushing set (J 21474-01) to mount the bushing to crossmember and reinstall the lower Control Arm.
• Lower Control Arm Front Bushing
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  Q: What tools are required to replace the front lower control arm bushing on Buick Terraza?

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  Equipment required to complete front lower control arm bushing replacement includes a Control Arm Bushing Set (J 21474-01) and Sprocket Bearing Remover (J 34126) and Front Knuckle Support (J 35379) and Extreme Pressure Lubricant-1/4 Ounce Tube (J 23444-A). The tools needed to replace front lower control arm bushings include Control Arm Bushing Set (J 21474-01) and Sprocket Bearing Remover (J 34126) with Front Knuckle Support (J 35379) and Extreme Pressure Lubricant-1/4 Ounce Tube (J 23444-A). Secure the lower control arm inside a vice before starting the replacement process. Strike a line along the flat surface where the bushing flange meets the lower control arm. The threads of Puller Bolt Thrust Bearing (J 21474-27) need application of J 23444-A. Bushing removal tools include Puller Bolt Thrust Bearing (J 21474-27), Control Arm Bushing Installer (J 21474), Sprocket Bearing Remover (J 34126), Front Knuckle Support (J 35379), Bushing Installer Remover (J 21474-2), and 1/2 Inch Nut (J 21474-4). Apply sufficient torque to the J 21474-4 1/2 Inch Nut (J 21474-4) to remove the bushing from the control arm. Decompose the tool assembly afterward. During installation position the lower control arm vertical bushing according to original equipment specifications to preserve ride quality and handling characteristics along with road feel performance. Position the flat bushing flange next to the control arm mark at a 30-degree angle from the centerline with the slot pointing outward. Position the bushing into the control arm before applying J 23444-A to the threads found on the Puller Bolt Thrust Bearing (J 21474-27). The tool assembly includes the Puller Bolt Thrust Bearing (J 21474-27), Control Arm Bushing Installer (J 21474), Control Arm Bushing Receiver (J 21474-5) together with a 1/2 Inch Nut (J 21474-4). Assemble the lower control arm after tightening the 1/2 Inch Nut (J 21474-4) to completely seat the bushing inside the control arm then disassemble installation tools.