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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 653 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCONTROL ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Removal Procedure
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Use a utility stand in order to support the control arm forward of the coil spring.
- Remove the control arm bolts from the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement .
- Use the utility stand in order to lower the rear axle enough to gain access to the control arm bushing.
- Mark the orientation of the control arm bushing in the lower control arm.
- Use the J 28685 and theJ 9519-E in order to remove the control arm bushing. See Special Tools and Equipment .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.