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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
    2. Fig 1: Steering Knuckle Nut
    GM3989653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Loosen Steering Knuckle Nut (1)
    3. Fig 2: Special Tool And Front Lower Control Arm
    GM3989660Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Use the CH-42188-B  separator (1) to separate the front lower control arm (2) from the steering knuckle.
    4. Fig 3: Steering Knuckle Nut
    GM3989653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove Steering Knuckle Nut (1)
    5. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolts
    GM3989663Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Some front brake and front suspension components are NOT shown for clarity only. It is NOT necessary to remove these components to service the front lower control arm.

  5. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (1) (Qty: 2)

    DISCARD the bolts.

    6. Fig 5: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts And Bolts
    GM3989668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Some front brake and front suspension components are NOT shown for clarity only. It is NOT necessary to remove these components to service the front lower control arm.

  6. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut (1) (Qty: 2)
  7. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (2) (Qty: 2)

    DISCARD the bolts.

    8. Fig 6: Front Lower Control Arm
    GM3989676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.
  9. Transfer components as necessary.
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