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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
    NOTE: Whenever working near the drive axles, care must be taken to prevent inner tri-pot joints from being overextended. Overextension of the joint could result in separation of internal components which could go undetected and result in failure of the joint.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the Road Sensing Suspension position sensor from the lower control arm.
    Fig 1: View of Lower Control Arm
    G01651833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the lower ball joint washer and retaining nut.
  5. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 36226  .
  6. Push the strut knuckle assembly rearward.
  7. Remove the lower control arm mounting bolts and nuts.
  8. Remove the lower control arm from the frame.
    Fig 2: View of Lower Control Arm
    G01651834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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