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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  2. Remove the lower control arm front bushing from the lower control arm (1):
    1. 2.1. Place J 21474-3 through the large end of J 21474-6.
    2. 2.2. Thread J 21474-3 through the front bushing and push J 21474-3 through the open end of J 39876.
    3. 2.3. Place the thrust washer onto J 21474-3 with the seam facing toward the front bushing.
    4. 2.4. Install J 39875 around the outside of the bushing in order to avoid metal distortion during removal.
    5. 2.5. Align all tools properly with the front bushing with and the control arm (1), then install J 21474-4 and tighten until the bushing is pushed all the way out. The bushing makes a popping noise upon removal.
      Fig 1: Removing Lower Control Arm Front Bushing
      G01748547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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