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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. Important:  Apply J 23444 A or equivalent high pressure lubricant to the threads of the J 21474-19
    Fig 1: Using Lower Control Arm Bushings Remover/Installer
    G01583103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
    • J 21474-19
    • The remover/installer from the J 41397
    • The receiver from the J 41397
    • J 21474-18
  4. Tighten the J 21474-18 until the front bushing is removed from the control arm.
  5. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.
  6. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
    • J 21474-27 
    • The remover/installer from the J 41211 
    • The receiver from the J 41211 
    • J 21474-4 
  7. Tighten the J 21474-27  until the rear bushing is removed from the control arm.
  8. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.
    Fig 2: Bushing Removal Too
    G01583104Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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