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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
  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 .
  5. Remove the torsion bar as necessary. Refer to Front Torsion Bar Replacement .
  6. Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm
    GM1559095Courtesy 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.