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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 Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt
    GM1237957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: 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.
  4. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.
  5. If removing the left lower control arm and the vehicle is equipped with the 4T45-E transmission, remove the left side transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (3.5 (LZ4) With MN5) or Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (2.4 (LAT/LE5) With ME7/MN5) .
  6. If removing the right lower control arm and the vehicle is equipped with the 3.5L engine, remove the right engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: View Of Front Lower Control Arm Bolt
    GM1921727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front lower control arm bolt.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing Nuts And Bolts
    GM1921729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts. Refer to Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement .
    9. Fig 4: View Of Lower Control Arm
    GM1229961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower control arm from the front frame.
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