How do you replace the lower control arm bushing on a 2004 buick rendezvous?

Answer 1

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Notice: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Do NOT hammer or pry the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.

Important: Use the ignition key in order to unlock the steering column.

Turn the steering wheel in order to move the front of the applicable wheel to the outboard most position in order to allow for tool access to the lower control arm ball stud nut.
Important: Use only a frame-contact type vehicle lift or a floor jack at the recommended lift points. Do NOT use a suspension-contact type vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the front of the vehicle by the lower control arms.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the lower control arm.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link.

Remove the cotter pin from the ball stud .
Loosen the ball stud nut. Do not remove the ball stud nut.

Install the J 41820 * over the ball stud nut and the steering knuckle as shown.
Rotate the ball stud nut counterclockwise in order to separate the ball stud from the steering knuckle.

Remove the lower control arm bolts and nuts.
Remove the lower control arm.

* J 41820 is a C clamp type device used to separate ball joints/studs, it uses the action of undoing the nut to force separate the joint as you loosen the nut. you can also just use a splitter fork. ...I do. hope this helps.

Reverse procedure to install, ensure you use cotter pins in the castle nuts when you install, do not loosen nuts to line up pins with holes tighten further if necessary ....Take your time pay attention to what you are doing and you can accomplish this job easily...good luck....kickstar.