Installation Procedure
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- Insert the rear bushing into the control arm.
- Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
- J 21474-27 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- The receiver/installer from the J 41211 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- The receiver from the J 41211 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- J 21474-4 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Tighten the J 21474-4 until the rear bushing is fully seated in the control arm. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
- Lubricate the outer casing of the front bushing.
- Insert the front bushing into the control arm.
- Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
- J 21474-19 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- The remover/installer from the J 41397 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- The receiver from the J 41397 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- J 21474-18 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Tighten the J 21474-19 until the front bushing is fully seated in the control arm. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
- Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
IMPORTANT:
Apply J 23444-A
(or equivalent) to the threads of J 21474-27
. See Special Tools and Equipment .