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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: This procedure applies to the front control arm bushing replacement only. You must service the rear horizontal control arm bushing with the control arm. You cannot replace this bushing separately.
  1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement 
  2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.
  3. Mark the lower control arm along the flat edge of the bushing flange.
    Fig 1: Marking Lower Control Arm Along Flat Edge Of Bushing Flange
    G01757198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Apply J 23444-A  or equivalent to the threads of J 21474-27. 
  4. Assemble the following bushing removal tools as shown:
    • J 21474-27 
    • J 21474-13 
    • J 34126 
    • J 35379 
    • J 21474-2 
    • J 21474-4 
  5. Tighten J 21474-4. 
  6. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.
    Fig 2: Lower Control Arm Bushing (Vertical) Removal Tools
    G01757199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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