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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wiring harness from the lower control arm.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: View Of Ball Joint Stud, Cotter Pin & Nut
    GM186841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the cotter pin (1) and the nut (2) from the ball joint stud (3).
    6. Fig 2: View Of J 43828
    GM490085Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Use only the recommended tool for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tool may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.
  6. Separate the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using the J 43828  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    7. Fig 3: View Of Control Arm & Bolts
    GM174616Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bolt (2) attaching the control arm (1) to the front suspension crossmember (4).
  8. Remove the bolt (3) from the control arm (1).
  9. Remove the control arm (1) from the vehicle.
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