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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  2. Front Wheelhouse Liner (1)» Remove - Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
    Fig 1: Front Wheelhouse Liner
    GM4251946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Front Wheel Drive Shaft (1) @ Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly» Separate - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
    Fig 2: Front Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM4556869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Steering Knuckle Nut (1)» Remove
    Fig 3: Steering Knuckle Nut
    GM4251949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Use the CH-43631  separator (1) to separate the front lower control front link from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 4: CH-43631 Separator
    GM4251953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Front Lower Control Front Link Nut (1)» Remove
    Fig 5: Front Lower Control Front Link Bolt
    GM4251957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Front Lower Control Front Link Bolt (2)» Remove

    DISCARD the bolt.

  8. Remove the front lower control front link (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Front Lower Control Front Link
    GM4251960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY