Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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If replacing both lower control arms, remove and replace only one control arm at a time in order to prevent the rear axle from rolling or slipping sideways.
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Tools Required: (J-21474-5) Bushing Receiver, (J-21474-23) Bushing Remover, (J-21474-20) Front and Rear Bushing Installer.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Support the rear axle with an adjustable jack stand. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to REAR AXLE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT . Install J-21474-5 over the flanged side of the bushing. Using a arbor press (1), place the large outside diameter of J-21474-23 in contact with the outside diameter of the outer sleeve in order to force the bushing out of the lower control arm. See Fig 1. Install J-21474-5 over the flanged side of the bushing. Install the bushing into position using J-21474-20. Install the lower control arm. Refer to REAR AXLE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT . Remove the rear axle support. Lower the vehicle.