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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or wedge type tool, because seal or bushing damage could result. Use the proper tool to separate all ball joints.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped.
  3. Remove the idler arm ball stud nut (10). Do not reuse the idler arm ball stud nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Idler Arm Ball Stud Nut
    G01662259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the idler arm from the relay rod using the J 24319-B  .
    Fig 2: Removing Idler Arm From Relay Rod
    G01662260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the idler arm frame bolts (3) and the nuts (1).
  6. Remove the idler arm (2) from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Idler Arm
    G01662261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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