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Removal Procedure

  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. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  4. Turn the knuckle to the left.
    5. Fig 1: Ball Joint Separator
    GM2001931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using the J-42188-A (2) and a wrench, loosen the lower ball joint nut.
  6. Using the J 42188-B  separator (1), disconnect the lower ball joint from the knuckle.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM1853193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower ball joint nut (1).
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Control Arm Mounting Bolt And Nut
    GM1853070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the front lower control arm front nut (4) from the stud (3).
  9. Remove the lower control arm rear nut (2) and bolt (1).
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Lower Control Arm
    GM1853091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.
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