Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Fig 1: View Of Jack Under Control Arm

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Use a utility stand in order to support the lower control arm.

Fig 2: View Of Coil Spring

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Remove the coil spring 2. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (Front Wheel Drive with Axle) or Coil Spring Replacement (Front Wheel Drive without Axle) or Coil Spring Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .

Fig 3: Marking Lower Control Arm At The Cam Indicator

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Make a mark on the lower control arm at the cam indicator.

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Control Arm To Crossmember Mounting Bolts

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Remove the lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts (1, 5).

Fig 5: View Of Bushing To Crossmember

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IMPORTANT: Identify the orientation of the voids in the bushing to the crossmember.

Remove the bushing from the crossmember.

Fig 6: Removing The Bushing From The Crossmember Using J 21474-01

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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)