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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  2. {If equipped} Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor @ Front Lower Control Rear Link» Disconnect - Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor Replacement
  3. Front Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (1) @ Front Lower Control Rear Link» Separate - Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (RWD Without F55)  and/or Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (RWD With F55) 
    Fig 1: Front Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly
    GM4248228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1)» Loosen
    Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM4248230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Do NOT remove the nut.

  5. Use the CH-42188-B  separator (1) to separate the front lower control rear link from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 3: CH-42188--B Separator
    GM4248231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1)» Remove
    Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM4248230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Front Lower Control Rear Link Nut (1)» Remove
    Fig 5: Front Lower Control Rear Link Bolt
    GM4248229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Front Lower Control Rear Link Bolt (2)» Remove

    DISCARD the bolt.

  9. Remove the front lower control rear link (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Front Lower Control Rear Link
    GM4248232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY