Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing & Bolt

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Lower Control Arm Replacement
1	Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Remove the front lower control arm bushing bolt. DISCARD the bolt. Install a NEW front lower control arm bushing bolt. NOTE: Tighten the bolt with the vehicle at ride height. Tighten First Pass: 55 N.m (41 lb ft) Final Pass: (90-105 degrees)
2	Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Lower Control Arm Replacement

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Bolt

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Procedure

Remove the front lower control arm bushing bolt.
DISCARD the bolt.
Install a NEW front lower control arm bushing bolt.

NOTE: Tighten the bolt with the vehicle at ride height.

Tighten
First Pass: 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
Final Pass: (90-105 degrees)

Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing