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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM750841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 lower retaining nut.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
    5. IMPORTANT: Step 5 is for rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles only.
  5. Remove the shock assembly lower retaining bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .
    6. IMPORTANT: Step 6 is for all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles only.
  6. Remove the shock absorber yoke from the lower control arm. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement .
  7. Remove the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle retaining nut. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (with Rear Wheel Drive) or Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (with All Wheel Drive) .
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Anti-Lock Brake Wiring Harness At Lower Control Arms
    GM802031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the ABS wire harness from the lower control arm.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts
    GM750908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the front and rear lower control arm mounting nuts.
  10. Remove the front and rear lower control arm mounting bolts.
  11. Lower and support the lower arm control to gain access to the lower ball joint.
    12. Fig 4: Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM750956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut and discard.
    13. Fig 5: Disconnecting Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
    GM750829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Using J 43631  separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools .
  14. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
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