Disassembly Procedure

Fig 1: Disassembly Procedure

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the rear axle and secure the axle to a workbench. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement .
In order to remove the bushings, warm the rear axle in the area of the bushings to approximately 50-75°C (122-158°F) using an industrial hot air dryer.
Using J 29376-A , place the housing (3) on the rear axle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Using J 21474-01 andJ 29376-A , perform the following procedures:
1. Slide the J 21474-19 (2) through the J 29376-6-A bushing remover (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
2. Slide the J 21474-19 through the rear control arm bushing. See Special Tools and Equipment .
3. Slide the J 21474-19 through theJ 29376-7 (4). See Special Tools and Equipment .
4. Install the J 21474-18 (5). See Special Tools and Equipment .
5. Partially remove the bushing by holding the J 21474-19 and turning theJ 21474-18 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
6. Remove the bushing completely by striking the J 29376-6-A bushing remover (1) with KM-266-A . See Special Tools and Equipment .