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 .
Using J 21474-01 and J 29376-A , perform the following procedures. See Special Tools .
1. Slide the J 21474-19 (2) through the J 29376-6-A bushing remover (1). See Special Tools .
2. Slide the J 21474-19 through the rear control arm bushing. See Special Tools .
3. Slide the J 21474-19 through the J 29376-7 (4). See Special Tools .
4. Install the J 21474-18 (5). See Special Tools .
5. Partially remove the bushing by holding the J 21474-19 and turning the J 21474-18 . See Special Tools .
6. Remove the bushing completely by striking the J 29376-6-A bushing remover (1) with KM-266-A . See Special Tools .