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Installation Procedure

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  1. Insert the rear bushing into the control arm.
    IMPORTANT: ApplyJ 23444-A  or equivalent high pressure lubricant to the threads of the. See Special Tools and Equipment J 21474-27.
  2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
    • J 21474-27 
    • The receiver/installer from the J 41211  .
    • The receiver from the J 41211  .
    • J 21474-4  .
      Fig 1: Illustrating J 21474-27, J 41211-1, J 41211-3 & J 21474-4 In Order Of Assembly
      GM534383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Tighten the J 21474-4  until the rear bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
  4. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
  5. Lubricate the outer casing of the front bushing.
  6. Insert the front bushing into the control arm.
  7. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
    • J 21474-19  .
    • The remover/installer from the J 41397  .
    • The receiver from the J 41397  .
    • J 21474-18  .
      Fig 2: Identifying J 21474-19, J 41397-1A, J 41397-2A & J 21474-18 In Order Of Assembly
      GM534373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Tighten the J 21474-19  until the front bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
  9. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
  10. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
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