2001 Frontier lower control arm bushing tool

[Poncho67]

I need to replace the lower control arms on my 01 Frontier 4x4 and I see in the repair guide I’m supposed to use a special Nissan bushing puller to get the lower shaft out. The shaft is not a bolt. It is a splined axel that the torsion bar is coupled to. After removing the torsion bar I’ve tried using a hammer and even a 12 ton mini bottle jack to push the shaft out to no avail.

1. Can the shaft be removed without the special puller, and if so how - without damaging it?
2. Where can I get the Nissan puller part number KV40106800. I’ve searched everywhere on the web, specialty tool makers and Nissan dealer parts online.

[Desert Rat]

is it rusty in there? Have you soaked it good with a good penetrant like PB Blaster for a few days? Obviously you took the nut off the front side....(you never know sometimes).....

If that doesn't work, heat that sucker up good with a torch and beat it out. You're replacing the arm anyways so at worst you'll burn up a bushing.

I've removed a few of these, but all on Arizona trucks, including a couple on the trail where the Arms failed. They fight you but they do come out. It's got that weird bolt head because one end of it sticks into the inside end of the Torsion bar anchor. I'm sure there's several guys that have done solid axle swaps that might have those still laying around. Not sure if I still do.

NICO has a sister site - www.nissan4wheelers.com. You might find someone there with a couple of those bolts (I still call them bolts) that you could nab.

[Poncho67]

Thanks Desert Rat. I'll try heating it. If all else fails I'll break out the sawz all.