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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: Lower Control Arm & Bolts
    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.