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Control Arm Bushing Replacement: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Use a utility stand in order to support the control arm forward of the coil spring.
  3. Remove the control arm bolts from the rear axle. Refer to REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT .
  4. Use the utility stand in order to lower the rear axle enough to gain access to the control arm bushing.
  5. Mark the orientation of the control arm bushing in the lower control arm.
    Fig 1: Marking Orientation Of Control Arm Bushing
    G00371032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use the J-28685 and the J-9519-E in order to remove the control arm bushing.
    Fig 2: Using J-28685 & J-9519-E To Remove Control Arm Bushing
    G00371033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.