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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Front Suspension Measurement
    GM2906841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Record the front suspension measurement (p) at curb weight which is the distance from the center of the wheel to the bottom of the front fender.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Buick) .
  5. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    6. Fig 2: Steering Knuckle Nut And Bolt
    GM2899459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the steering knuckle nut (1) and bolt (2). Discard the nut.
    7. Fig 3: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt And Nut
    GM2899460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the front lower control arm front bolt (1) and nut (2). Discard the bolt.
    8. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut And Bolt
    GM2899463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the front lower control arm rear nut (1) and bolt (2). Discard the bolt.
  9. Push the front brake corner forward and remove the lower control arm (3) from the vehicle.
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