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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
    G01569444Courtesy 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: Assembly Sequence Bushing Removal Tools
    G01569445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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