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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (2WD)  or Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) .
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  4. Remove the shock absorber nut and through bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (2WD)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) .
  5. Remove the torsion bar as necessary. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement (Bar)  or Torsion Bar Replacement (Anchor) .
  6. Fig 1: View Of Lower Control Arm (4WD)
    GM943981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the washers.
  8. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
  9. Remove the lower control arm.