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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Reference Point On Frame
    GM1827320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Mark a reference point on the frame and old bushing at the 12 and 6 o'clock position to use to align the new bushing.
    4. Fig 2: View Of J-45725-2A & Bushing
    GM1827150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Position the J-45725-1A (1) on the bushing (2).
  5. Position the J-45725-2A (1) on the frame.
    6. IMPORTANT:

    Apply a small amount of grease on the threaded to lubricate the nuts when turning the nuts.

  6. Install the threaded rod, bearing and washers.
    7. Fig 3: Cradle Bushing Replacer
    GM1827447Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Adjust the nuts so that they are touching the J-45725-1A (2) and the J-45725-2A (1).
  8. Install the proper size wrenches on the nuts.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Attaching Nuts
    GM1827454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    IMPORTANT:

    In the following service procedure, use only HAND TOOLS when using the J-45725  Cradle Bushing Replacer.

  9. While holding the front wrench (1) rotate the rear wrench (2) to remove the bushing.
  10. Remove the special tools.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Frame Bushing
    GM1849221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the bushing from the frame.
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