Document ID# 895062
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2 		 

Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement

Tools Required

KM-906B Bushing Remover/Installer Kit

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 891523 Size: SH
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  1. Remove the rear suspension support assembly.
  2. Remove the rear suspension control arm to the rear suspension support nut and bolt. Discard the nut and bolt.
  3. Remove the control arm from the suspension support.
Disassembly Procedure

Object Number: 891524 Size: SH
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Using KM-906-70, KM-906-31, KM-906-32, and KM-906-34, remove the control arm bushings.

Assembly Procedure

    Object Number: 891527 Size: SH
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  1. Using KM-906-70, KM-906-33, KM-906-35, and KM-906-34 wedge to press in the new damping bushing.

    2. Object Number: 891523 Size: SH
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    Important

    A new nut and bolt must be used. Tighten retention of the old nut and bolt may not be sufficient.

  2. Install the control arm to the rear suspension support using a NEW nut and bolt. Hold the bolt stationary while tightening the nut.
    3. Tighten

    Tighten the rear suspension control arm-to-rear suspension support to 90 N·m (66 lb ft) + 60-75 degrees.

  3. If installing a new crossmember, loosen the nut and bolt and re-tighten to specification.
    4. Tighten

    Tighten the crossmember nut and bolt to 90 N·m (66 lb ft) + 60-75 degrees.

  4. Install the rear suspension support into the vehicle.
  Document ID# 895062
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2