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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: Removing Upper Control Arm To Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt And Nut
    GM750897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the upper control arm to steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
  4. Disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Shock Module Lower Mounting Bolts
    GM742959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shock module lower mounting bolts (1).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    7. Fig 3: Removing Air Conditioning Line Retaining Nut From Shock Tower
    GM847731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the air conditioning line retaining nut from the shock tower.
  8. Position the air conditioning line bracket a side.
    9. Fig 4: Removing Shock Module Upper Mounting Bolts
    GM742957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the shock module upper mounting bolts.
  10. Remove the shock module from the vehicle.
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