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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
    2. Fig 1: Front Suspension Automatic Forward Lighting Position Sensor
    GM4290118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Separate { If equipped }Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor (1) @Front Lower Control Arm Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor Replacement
    3. Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM4280901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Loosen Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1)
    4. Fig 3: Separator Tool And Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM4280902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Use the CH-42188-B  separator (1) to separate the front lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
  5. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (2) and DISCARD
    6. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolts
    GM4280904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (1)

    DISCARD the bolts.

    7. Fig 5: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts And Bolts
    GM4280907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut (1)

    DISCARD the nuts.

  8. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (2)

    DISCARD the bolts.

    9. Fig 6: Front Lower Control Arm
    GM4280909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.
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