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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 the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  4. Remove the road sensing suspension link from the lower control arm.
    5. Fig 1: Locating Lower Ball Joint Cotter Pin & Retaining Nut
    G01784113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin (1) and retaining nut (2).
    6. Fig 2: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
    G01784114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using J 43828  separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  7. Remove the lower control arm mounting nuts and bolts.
  8. Remove the lower control arm.
    Fig 3: View Of Lower Control Arm
    G01784115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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