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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: Scribing Orientation Of Control Arm Bushing On Lower Control Arm
    GM381812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Mark the lower control arm along the flat edge of the bushing flange.
  5. Fig 2: Assembling Bushing Removal Tools
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    IMPORTANT: Apply J 23444-A  or equivalent to the threads of J 21474-27  . See Special Tools .
  6. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
    1. J 21474-27 
    2. J 21474-13  . See Special Tools .
    3. J 34126  . See Special Tools .
    4. J 35379  . See Special Tools .
    5. J 21474-2  . See Special Tools .
    6. J 21474-4 
  7. Tighten J 21474-4  .
  8. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.