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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 assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the front wheelhouse rear liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Rear) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Front) .
  4. Remove the front wheelhouse liner inner front extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the steering linkage tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: Control Arm Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle Bolt
    GM2497213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    DO NOT reuse the ball joint nut. The nut is NOT reusable.

  6. Remove the lower ball joint nut (1) and bolt (2).
    7. Fig 2: Front Lower Control Bolt
    GM2497356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove and discard the front lower control bolt (1). Replace with NEW only.
    8. Fig 3: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut & Bolt
    GM2497309Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    DO NOT reuse the rear lower control arm nut. The nut is NOT reusable.

  8. Remove the front lower control arm rear nut (1) and bolt (2).
    9. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm
    GM2497520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Push the front brake corner forward and then remove the front lower control arm (1).
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