Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Chevrolet Spark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution .
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement .
Remove the front lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle retaining bolt (1) and nut (2) and disconnect the lower control arm ball joint (3) from the steering knuckle

Fig 1: Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolt And Nut
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Remove the front lower control arm to cradle front bolts (1) and front lower control bushing brackets (2).

Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm To Cradle Front Bolts And Front Lower Control Bushing Brackets
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Remove the rear lower control arm to cradle rear bolts (1) and nuts (2).

Fig 3: Rear Lower Control Arm To Cradle Rear Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the lower control arm (1) from the cradle.

Fig 4: Lower Control Arm
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