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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.
  3. Fig 1: Marking Lower Control Arm Along Flat Edge Of Bushing Flange
    GM381812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Mark the lower control arm along the flat edge of the bushing flange.
  5. Fig 2: J 21474-27, J 21474-13, J 34126, J 35379, J 21474-2 & J 21474-4
    GM381816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Apply J 23444-A  or equivalent to the threads of. See Special Tools and Equipment . J 21474-27 .
  6. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
    1. J 21474-27
    2. J 21474-13  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    3. J 34126  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    4. J 35379  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    5. J 21474-2  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    6. J 21474-4
  7. Tighten J 21474-4 .
  8. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.