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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the bushing with liquid hand soap or equivalent.
    2. Fig 1: Assembling Bushing Installation Tools
    GM1171035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Use a 1/2 x 20 in standard thread nut with the puller bolt.
  2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as indicated :
    1. The nut (1)
    2. The J 21474-01  washer (2).
    3. The J 21474-01  bearing (3).
    4. The J 21474-5  (4).
    5. The J 21474-01  puller bolt (5).
  3. Tighten the puller bolt (5) until the bushing is installed into the control arm.
  4. Disassemble the J 21474-01  and J 21474-5  .
  5. Remove the control arm from the vice.
  6. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
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