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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the lower control arm assembly. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  2. Install the lower control arm in a vise.
    3. Fig 1: Drilling Off Head Of Rivet
    GM1853593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Use a center punch to aid in starting the drill if drilling the rivet.
  3. Drill or grind off the head of the rivet.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Rivets With A Punch And A Hammer
    GM1853591Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Use a punch and a hammer to loosen the rivets from the lower control arm.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Rivets
    GM1853594Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rivets from the lower control arm.
    6. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Ball Joint At Lower Control Arm
    GM1853595Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.
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