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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Cotter Pin
    GM1826186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the lower ball joint stud cotter pin. Discard the cotter pin.
  4. Loosen the ball stud nut until the nut is level with the top of the ball stud.
  5. Using J-42188-B  , separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Ball Joint & Knuckle
    GM1826244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Control Arm-To-Frame Front Bolt & Nut
    GM1826495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the control arm-to-frame front bolt and nut. Discard the bolt and nut.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Control Arm-To-Frame Rear Bolts & Nuts
    GM1826542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the control arm-to-frame rear bolts and nuts. Discard the bolts and nuts.
  9. Remove the control arm.
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