Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
If equipped with a LX9 engine, perform one of the following steps:
- If removing the left lower control arm, remove the side transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Side (W/L61)Transmission Mount Replacement - Side (W/LX9) in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
- If removing the right lower control arm, remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (LX9).

Fig 1: Removing Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing To Frame Bolts And Nuts

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Remove the lower control arm front bushing to frame bolt.
Remove the lower control arm rear bushing to frame bolts and nuts.

Fig 2: Separating Ball Stud From Steering Knuckle

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Prior to removal, note the orientation of the lower control arm ball stud to steering knuckle pinch bolt and remove the pinch bolt and discard.
Separate the ball stud from the steering knuckle.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Control Arms (W/L61)

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Remove the control arm from the vehicle.
Remove the lower control arm rear bushing. Refer to Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement .