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Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement Front Bushing - All Wheel Drive: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
  3. Use a utility stand in order to support the lower control arm.
  4. Remove the coil spring (2). Refer to Figure.
  5. Make a mark on the lower control arm at the cam indicator. Refer to Figure.
  6. Remove the lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts (1, 5). Refer to Figure.
    NOTE: Identify the orientation of the voids in the bushing to the crossmember.
  7. Remove the bushing from the crossmember.
    Fig 1: Removing Bushing From Crossmember
    G00371026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. In order to remove the bushing from the crossmember, use the following tools from the J-21474-01 :
    • J-6627-4 (1)
    • J-45411 (2)
    • J-21474-8 (3)
    • J-21474-4 (4)
    Fig 2: Identifying J-21474-01 Components To Remove Crossmember Bushing
    G00371027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.