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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove wheel speed sensor wiring harness from control arm and steering knuckle.
    4. Fig 1: Lower Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Nut And Bolt
    GM2027743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove and DISCARD the lower ball joint to knuckle nut and bolt (1).
  5. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Nut And Bolt
    GM2027744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Do not pry in such a way that the ball joint seal is contacted. Damage to the seal may result.

  6. Remove and DISCARD the front lower control arm nut and bolt (1).
    7. Fig 3: Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing Nuts And Bolts
    GM2027746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove and DISCARD the rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1).
    8. Fig 4: View Of Lower Control Arm
    GM2027747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the lower control (1) arm from the front frame.
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