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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Ball Stud And Steering Knuckle
    GM1237957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    DO NOT re-use the lower ball joint bolt. Discard and use NEW only.

  3. Remove the lower ball joint to knuckle nut and bolt (1).
  4. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Front Lower Control Arm Bolt
    GM1921727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the front lower control arm bolt (1).
    6. Fig 3: View Of Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing Nuts And Bolts
    GM1921729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the rear lower control arm bushing nuts (1) and (2) bolts.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Lower Control Arm
    GM1229961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the lower control arm (1) from the front frame.
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