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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: Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolt
    GM2327521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle retaining bolt (1) and separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
    4. Fig 2: Cradle Bolts And Front Lower Control Bushing Brackets
    GM2327518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the front lower control arm to cradle bolts (1) and the front lower control bushing brackets (2).
    5. Fig 3: Rear Lower Control Arm And Cradle Bolts
    GM2327515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the rear lower control arm to cradle bolts and nuts (1).
    6. Fig 4: Lower Control Arm
    GM2327512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the lower control arm (1) from the cradle.
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