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Installation Procedure

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  1. Coat the outside case of the bushing with a light coat of grease prior to installation.
  2. Insert the bushing into the control arm.
  3. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
    1. 3.1. J 21474-19  . See Fig 1.
    2. 3.2. The pressure plate from the J 29376-A 
    3. 3.3. The installer from the J 29376-A 
    4. 3.4. J 21474-18 
  4. Tighten the J 21474-19  until the bushing is completely seated in the control arm.
  5. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
  6. Install the following components:
    • The bolts
    • The nuts
    • The washers
  7. Hand tighten the nuts.
  8. Install the wheel speed sensor harness to the rear axle.
  9. Connect the brake hoses to the rear axle. See BRAKE HOSE (REAR) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in DISC & DRUM - CAVALIER & SUNFIRE article in BRAKES.
  10. Install the tire and wheel assemblies.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    NOTE: See Fastener Notice 
  12. Tighten the control arm nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the control arm nuts to 120 N.m (52 ft lbs).

    Fig 1: Bushing Installation Tool
    G01583145Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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