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Installation Procedure

  1. Insert the rear bushing into the control arm.

    Important:  Apply J 23444-A  or equivalent to the threads of the J 21474-27  .

  2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
    • J 21474-27 
    • The receiver/installer from the J 41211 
    • The receiver from the J 41211 
    • J 21474-4 
  3. Tighten the J 21474-4  until the rear bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
  4. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
    Fig 1: Assembling Bushing Installation Special Tools
    G01513500Courtesy 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: Assembling Bushing Installation Special Tools
    G01513501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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