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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 06:11 PM
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Default Upper control arm bushing - how to install?

I'm installing an Energy Suspension bushings kit on my C5 Z06, the enclosed instructions are very generic and do not cover C5 specifics.
How is the upper control arm bushing supposed to be installed? Cut it in half? As pictured, it bulges when any pressure is applied. I guess if it is installed without the shaft, it will not be possible to install the shaft afterwards.




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see link…

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/cha...sion-bushings#



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Thanks, I will give that a shot. Initially, I would have thought that pushing the shaft through the bushing after it is installed in the control arm could cause damage.
EDIT: Success.




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dats a lot of grease
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