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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  2. Secure the lower control arm in a vise.
  3. Assemble the bushing removal tools as indicated:
    1. The nut (1)
    2. The J 21474-01  washer (2). See Special Tools .
    3. The J 21474-01  bearing (3). See Special Tools .
    4. The J 21474-5  (4). See Special Tools .
    5. The J 21474-01  puller bolt (5). See Special Tools .
    Fig 1: Assembling Bushing Removal Tools
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    IMPORTANT: Use a 1/2 x 20 in standard thread nut with the puller bolt.
  4. Tighten the puller bolt (5) until the bushing is removed.
  5. Disassemble the J 21474-01  and J 21474-5  . See Special Tools .