GM 10412124
Lower Control Arm Front Bushing

To replace front lower Control Arm, the bushing is removed by first removing lower Control Arm and fastening it in a vise. Put on a 1/2 x 20 in standard thread nut onto the puller bolt. Crack the bushing removal tools which would consist of nut and Control Arm Bushing service set (J 21474-01) washer and Control Arm Bushing service set (J 21474-01) bearing and Control Arm Bushing receiver (J 21474-5) and Control Arm Bushing service set (J 21474-01) puller bolt . Extract the puller bolt and tighten it until the bushing comes off, then pull off the j 21474-01 and j 21474-5. For installation lubricate the new bushing with liquid hand soap or simular the use of a 1/2 x 20 in standard thread nut that comes with the puller bolt. Organize the bushing install specialist tools including;nut , Control Arm Bushing service set (J21474-01) washer, Control Arm Bushing service set (J21474-01) bearing, Control Arm Bushing receiver (J21474-5), and Control Arm Bushing service set (J21474-01) puller bolt. Missionarily tighten the puller bolt until the bushing is positioned into the Control Arm then pull j 24474-01 and j 21474-5. Finally, take out the Control Arm from the vise and put in the lower Control Arm.

J-6627-4, Lower Control Arm Bushing Receiver (J 45411), J-21474-8, and J-21474-4.

Assemble the bushing tools and tighten the Control Arm Bushing Service Set (J 21474-4) until the bushing is removed from the control arm.

First raise and support the vehicle, then remove the wheel and tire assemblies.

Mark along the flat edge of the bushing flange.

Use a utility stand to support the control arm forward of the coil spring.

Control Arm Bushing Set (J 21474-01), Sprocket Bearing Remover (J 34126), Front Knuckle Support (J 35379), and Extreme Pressure Lubricant-¼ Ounce Tube (J 23444-A).

Mark the lower control arm along the flat edge of the bushing flange.

Install the lower control arm.

The bushing should extend 30 mm (1.18 inch) from the control arm.

Use the Control Arm Bushing Set (J 21474-01) to install the new bushing to the crossmember in the same orientation as the old bushing.

Raise the rear axle with the utility stand, reinstall the control arm bolt to the rear axle, remove the utility stand, and lower the vehicle.

Tighten J 21474-4 and then disassemble the bushing removal tools.

Begin by removing the lower control arm and securing it in a vice.

Control Arm Bushing Set (J 21474-01), 1/2 Inch Puller Bolt Thrust Bearing (J 21474-27), Bushing Installer Remover (J 21474-2), Nut (J 21474-4), Control Arm Bushing Installer (J 21474-13), High Pressure Lubricant (J 23444-A), Driven Sprocket Support Bearing Installer (J 34126), and Front Knuckle Support (J 35379).

The required tools are Control Arm Bushing Service Set (J 21474-01), Driven Sprocket Support Bearing Installer (J 34126), and Front Knuckle Support (J 35379).

Use a utility stand to support the control arm forward of the coil spring.

The tools needed are from the Control Arm Bushing Set (J 21474-O1), specifically the J-6627-4, J-45411, J-21474-8, and J-21474-4.

Ensure the bushing extends 9.8 mm (0.39 inch) from the control arm.

First, remove the lower control arm.

Disassemble the tools.

Confirm it is installed to the proper depth when the end of the bushing aligns with the indicator line on the J 28685.

First, raise and support the vehicle.

Remove the control arm bolts from the rear axle and lower the rear axle.

Reinstall the lower control arm.

Disassemble the tools and install the lower control arm.