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Installation Procedure

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  1. Insert the rear bushing into the control arm.
    IMPORTANT: Apply J 23444-A  (or equivalent) to the threads of J 21474-27  .
  2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
    • J 21474-27 
    • The receiver from the J 41211 
    • J 21474-4 
  3. Tighten the J 21474-27  until the rear bushing is removed from the control arm.
  4. Disassemble the bushing removal tools.
    Fig 1: Inserting Rear Bushing Into Control Arm
    G01516847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lubricate the outer casing of the front bushing.
  6. Insert the front bushing into the control arm.
  7. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
    • J 21474-19 
    • The remover/installer from the J 41397 
    • The receiver from the J 41397
    • J 21474-18 
  8. Tighten the J 21474-19  until the front bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
  9. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
  10. Install the lower control arm. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 2: Inserting Front Bushing Into Control Arm
    G01516848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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