Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the lower control arm. Refer to REAR AXLE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
Using the J-45097, remove the bushing in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying J-45097 Tool Components
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Fig 2: Identifying Control Arm Bushing Removal Direction
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Install the push out socket against the bushing from the flanged side of the control arm.

Fig 3: Assembling J-45097 To Remove Control Arm Bushing
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Install the through bolt with the washer and bearing against the push out socket.
Install a backing socket against the control arm, opposite of the flange.
Install the stabilizer between the control arm ears.
Install flat washer and nut.
NOTE: Apply high pressure lube to the threads of the tool.
Tighten the nut until the bushing is removed.