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Installation Procedure

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  1. Place the NEW bushing to the tapered side of the control arm.
  2. Using the J 41211 , pull the control arm bushing through the opposite direction of the control arm.
  3. Install the bushing to the same depth and orientation as noted during removal.
  4. Remove the J 41211 from the control arm.
  5. Fig 1: Installing Control Arm Bushing
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  6. Install the control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .