Pivot Bushing Replacement
- Using a blunt chisel, drive front bushing flare down even with rubber of bushing. Install control arm bushing service set.
- On "S" Series, set includes Receiver (J-21474-5
), Nut (J-21474-18
), Bolt (J-21474-19
), Spacer (J-22474-23
and J-22222-5
). On all models, press front bushing from control arm. See Fig 1
.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- To install front bushing, assemble control arm bushing service set.
- On "S" Series, use Washer (J-21474-8
) with removal components to install new bushing. Assemble as for removal. See Fig 1
. Position new bushing in control arm bore. Press bushing into bore.
- Installed front bushings must be flared. On "S" Series, install Flaring Die (J-21474-2
), Spacer (J-21474-12
), Installer (J-21474-13
) and Nut (J-21474-18
). See Fig 2
. On all models, turn nut on flaring component until bushing is flared approximately 45 degrees. Remove bushing flaring die and components.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- To remove rear pivot shaft bushing, install Receiver (J-21474-5
), Remover (J-21474-8
), Spacer (J-21474-12
), Nut (J-21474-18
), Bolt (J-21474-19
). Press bushing from bore.
- Assemble control arm bushing service set. Set includes Nut (J-21474-18
), Bolt (J-21474-19
), Spacer (J-21474-12
) and Receiver (J-21474-5
) over new bushing positioned in bore.