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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View of Bushing Installation Tools Assembly
    GM534383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Insert the rear bushing into the control arm.
    2. IMPORTANT: ApplyJ 23444-A  or equivalent to the threads of the. See Special Tools and Equipment . J 21474-27 .
  2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
  3. Tighten the J 21474-4  until the rear bushing is fully seated in the control arm. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  4. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
    5. Fig 2: Illustrating Bushing Installation Tools Assembly
    GM534373Courtesy 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:
  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 .
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