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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 150 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Insert the rear bushing into the control arm.

    Important:  Apply J 23444  A or equivalent high pressure lubricant to the threads of the J 21474-27. 

  2. Assemble the following bushing installation tools as shown:
    • J 21474-27 
    • The receiver/installer from the J 41211 
    • The receiver from the J 41211 
    • J 21474-4 
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Proper Assemble Of Rear Bushing Installation Tools
    G01580061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Tighten the J 21474-4  until the rear bushing is fully seated in the control arm.
  4. Disassemble the bushing installation tools.
  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:
    • J 21474-19 
    • The remover/installer from the J 41397 
    • The receiver from the J 41397 
    • J 21474-18 
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Proper Assemble Of Front Bushing Installation Tools
    G01580062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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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