Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Seville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
Remove the road sensing suspension link from the lower control arm.

Fig 1: Locating Lower Ball Joint Cotter Pin & Retaining Nut

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Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin (1) and retaining nut (2).

Fig 2: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle

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Using J 43828 separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Remove the lower control arm mounting nuts and bolts.
Remove the lower control arm.

Fig 3: View Of Lower Control Arm
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