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Removal Procedure

  1. If servicing the drive side upper control arm, perform the following procedure:
    1. 1.1. Remove the brake master cylinder nuts.
    2. 1.2. Gently, reposition the brake master cylinder to the side.
  2. Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolts (15) and nuts (14).
    Fig 1: Removing Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Bolts
    G01748538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  6. Remove the shock absorber lower bolts and nuts (5).
  7. Remove and discard the upper control arm cotter pin (4).
  8. Remove the upper control arm nut (3).
  9. Support the steering knuckle (6) with a jack stand.
  10. Use J 39549 in order to separate the upper ball joint (2) from the steering knuckle (8).
  11. Remove the steering knuckle (6) and ball joint (2) from the upper control arm (1).
  12. Remove the upper control arm (1) and shock absorber (8) from the vehicle.
  13. Separate the shock absorber (8) from the upper control arm (1).
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