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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 assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM2003560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud nut (1).
  4. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud bolt (3) from the steering knuckle (1).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Front Lower Control Arm Components
    GM2003591Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame bolt (4) from the drivetrain and front suspension frame (6).
  6. Remove the front lower control arm bolts (2), and the front lower control arm brackets (5).
  7. Remove the front lower control arm (3) from the steering knuckle (1) and the drivetrain and front suspension frame (6).
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