Owners manual

Installation instructions
For set # 5.3140
LX Platform RWD
It is recommended that if you are unfamiliar with this type of work that you refer to a qualified service center
specializing in this type of work. It is also recommended that if you choose to do this work yourself that a factory
service manual be obtained for the proper procedures pertaining to removal, replacement and proper torque
specifications for your vehicle. This instruction set is intended as a guideline for the safe installation of Energy
Suspension’s polyurethane bushings, once you have removed the factory components from your vehicle.
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Parts list:
4 - 2848 (upper control arm bushing)
4 - 15.10.490.39 (upper sleeve .875” x .563” x 2.350”)
4 - 2846 (lower control arm & tension strut bushing)
4 - 2847 (lower control arm & tension strut bushing)
4 - 15.10.631.39 (lower sleeve 1.250” x .563” x 3.065”)
1 - 9.11113 (grease)
1 - 17562 (this instruction sheet)
You can do this by heating the exposed circumference of the shell
where it contacts the arm. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HEATING AND REMOVING THE OLD RUBER BUSHING AS THEY ARE
UNDER PRE-LOAD AND CAN “SHOOT” OUT OF THE SHELL. Make sure to keep the flame moving and not to hold it in one spot for too
long. It is usually best to work the flame around the outside of the bushing in a circle. When sizzling/smoke is seen, the bond between the
bushing and sleeve is broken and the bushing can be carefully pushed out with pliers or a screwdriver. Once bushing/sleeve is out, clean
all scraps of rubber from ID of shell as preparation for new bushing.
2848
Properly support the vehicle on the frame and remove the upper control arm from the vehicle. Remove the rubber bushing (DO NOT
REMOVE O.E. OUTER METAL SHELL FROM UPPER CONTROL ARM).
Grease all sides of the bushing that contact metal. Press in the Energy
Suspension bushing. Note: On the upper control arm, the bushings have a part number engraved in them. The P/N on each bushing
must be facing toward each other. (see diagram). Grease and install the sleeve. Reinstall the upper control arm assembly onto the vehicle.
Tighten all fasteners to factory specs.
17562 Pg.1 of 2
17/FEB/15 BRH ECN 15016
2848
15.10.490.39
(.875” x .563” x 2.350”)
15.10.490.39
(.875” x .563” x 2.350”)
2848
Part numbers will
face each other
after instalation.
Upper Control Arm
Knuckle
Tension Strut
Lower Control Arm
Endlink
Shock Assembly
Fastener Torque:
Lower Control Arm Cradle Nut - 130 Ft. Lbs.
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Nut - 50 Ft. Lbs. +90° Turn
Tension Strut Cradle Nut - 130 Ft. Lbs.
Tension Strut Ball Joint Nut - 50 Ft. Lbs. +90° Turn
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt - 128 Ft. Lbs.
Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nuts - 20 Ft. Lbs. or 239 In. Lbs.
Stabilizer Bar Endlink Nuts - 108 Ft. Lbs.
Sway Bar Bracket Bolts - 44 Ft. Lbs.
Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Nuts - 35 Ft. Lbs. +90° Turn
Upper Control Arm Body Nuts - 55 Ft. Lbs.
Outer Tie Rod Ball Joint Nut - 63 Ft. Lbs.