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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD)  or Lower Control Arm Replacement (4WD) .
  2. Install the lower control arm in a vise.
  3. Remove the rear bushing.
    1. 3.1. Install the following tools:
      • The J 22269-01 
      • The J 21474-8 
      • The J 21474-12 
      • The J 21474-13 
        Fig 1: Installing J 22269-01, J 21474-8, J 21474-12 And J 21474-13 (4WD)
        G01670468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    2. 3.2. Tighten until the rear bushing becomes free.
  4. Using a blunt chisel, drive the front bushing flare down flush with the rubber part of the bushing.
  5. Prior to removing or installing the front bushing, place a wedge or spacer between the control arm bushing housing. This keeps the control arm bushing housing from bending while removing or installing the bushing.
  6. Remove the front bushing.
    1. 6.1. Install the following tools:
      • The J 21474-3 
      • The J 21474-4 
      • The J 21474-5 
      • The J 21474-6 
    2. 6.2. Tighten until the bushing is partially removed.
    3. 6.3. Reverse the J 21474-6  .
    4. 6.4. Tighten until the front bushing becomes free.
      Fig 2: Installing J 21474-3, J 21474-4, J 21474-5 And J 21474-6 (4WD)
      G01670469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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