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Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: New control arms do not include bushings. New bushings are available separately.
  1. Apply Slick 50® One Lube, or an equivalent PTFE lubricant, or soap water, to the outside of a NEW front bushing (7) and the inside of the control arm housing.
  2. Use a hydraulic press, or the following tools, or equivalent tools, in order to install the front bushing to the control arm:
    • Snap-on® A57-41 Adaptor
    • 2 Snap-on® A57Q Bearings
    • 2 Snap-on® A57Q Washers
    • J 21474-13 Adaptor
    • J 21474-18 Nut
    • J 21474-19 Screw
    • J 35739-3 Adaptor
    Fig 1: Installing Front Bushing To Control Arm
    G01469354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Verify the flange of the bushing contacts the control arm.
  4. Apply Slick 50® One Lube, or an equivalent PTFE lubricant, or soap water, to the outside of a NEW rear bushing (10) and the inside of the control arm housing.
  5. Use a hydraulic press, or the following tools, or equivalent tools, in order to install the rear bushing to the control arm:
    • Snap-on® A57-3 Adaptor
    • Snap-on® A57-44 Adaptor
    • Snap-on® A57-47 Adaptor
    • 2 Snap-on® A57Q Bearings
    • Snap-on® A57Q Nut
    • Snap-on® A57CA Screw
    • 2 Snap-on® A57Q Washers
  6. Verify the flange of the bushing contacts the control arm.
  7. Install the control arm. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT  . 
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