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Installation Procedure

  1. Lubricate the bushing with liquid hand soap or equivalent.
  2. Fig 1: Assembling Bushing Installation Tools
    GM1171035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    IMPORTANT:

    Use a 1/2 x 20 in standard thread nut with the puller bolt.

  3. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as indicated :
    1. The nut (1)
    2. The J 21474-01  control arm bushing service set washer (2)
    3. The J 21474-01  control arm bushing service set bearing (3)
    4. The J 21474-5  control arm bushing receiver (4)
    5. The J 21474-01  control arm bushing service set puller bolt (5)
  4. Tighten the puller bolt (5) until the bushing is installed into the control arm.
  5. Disassemble the J 21474-01  control arm bushing service set and J 21474-5  control arm bushing receiver.
  6. Remove the control arm from the vice.
  7. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .