Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Front Bushing) Control Arms Lower Control Arm

Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Front Bushing) Control Arms Lower Control Arm

Tools Required

J–44971 -Control Arm Bushing Remover/Installer

For regional equivalent tools, refer toSpecial Tools.

Removal ProcedureRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Remove the lower control arm. Refer toLower Control Arm Replacement.Place the lower control arm in a vise or suitable holding device.

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Front Bushing) Control Arms Lower Control Arm

Use the J-44971 -remover/installer-to press out the front lower control arm front bushing.Installation Procedure

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Front Bushing) Control Arms Lower Control Arm

Use the J-44971 -remover/installer-to press in the front lower control arm front bushing.Install the lower control arm. Refer toLower Control Arm Replacement.Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

General Description

The rear suspension system on this vehicle is of theindependent link type. The rear suspension system performs thefollowing functions:Maintains the relationship of the rear axle to thebodyControls the ...

Trim Height Inspection

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Other materials:

Dual Phase Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for steelclassified as Dual Phase Steel, also known as DP. This type of steel normally hasa tensile strength below 780-MPa.General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of steelduring collision re ...