Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement: Installation

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NOTE: Apply high pressure lube to the threads of the tool.

Install a new bushing from the opposite direction.
Using the J-45097, reverse the tool layout from the removal procedure.

Fig 1: Assembling J-45097 To Install Control Arm Bushing
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Tighten the nut until the bushing is fully installed.
Install the lower control arm. Refer to REAR AXLE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .