Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Bushing, Lower Control Arm, Nut & J 45097

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

IMPORTANT: Apply high pressure lube to the threads of the tool.

Install a new bushing from the opposite direction.
Using the J 45097 , reverse the tool layout from the removal procedure. See Special Tools .
Tighten the nut until the bushing is fully installed.
Install the lower control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .