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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  3. Wrap the control arm with a shop towel and place it in a vise.
  4. Fig 1: Removing Control Arm Bushing
    GM851706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note the depth and orientation of the old bushing before removal.
  5. Using the KM-906-B  , pull the control arm bushing through the control arm. See Special Tools .
  6. Disassemble the tools and remove the bushing.