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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Front Spring Adjuster Bolt Gap
    GM200308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. If the transverse spring is to be replaced, measure the front spring adjuster bolt gap (1).

    This measurement will be used in the installation procedure to setup the vehicle trim height.

    4. Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (J 33432-A)
    GM65337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: During this procedure, use care not to scratch the transverse spring.
  4. Install the J 33432-A  to the transverse spring.
  5. Compress the transverse spring.
    6. Fig 3: Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolts & Nuts
    GM906229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolts from one of the lower control arms.
    7. Fig 4: Stabilizer Shaft Link & Lower Control Arm
    GM172678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
    8. Fig 5: J 42188, Outer Tie Rod & Stud Nut, Outer Tie Rod & Ball Stud
    GM340932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the lower ball joint stud nut (2) on the lower control arm. Do not remove the nut.
  9. Separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using J 42188  .
    10. Fig 6: Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud & Steering Knuckle
    GM168544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the J 42188  .
  11. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut and discard.
  12. Support the lower control arms with jackstands.
    13. Fig 7: Lower Control Arm, Crossmember & Components
    GM65339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Mark the position of the cam bolts for reference at reinstallation.
  14. Remove the cam bolts from the lower control arm.
  15. Remove the lower control arm.
    16. Fig 8: Transverse Spring Bolts, Retainers & Crossmember
    GM423106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the transverse spring bolts and retainers.
  17. Discard the old transverse spring bolts.
  18. Remove the transverse spring from the vehicle.
  19. Remove the transverse spring compressor from the transverse spring, if the spring is to be replaced.
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