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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Standard) .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement
  4. Remove wheel speed sensor wiring harness from control arm and steering knuckle.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Lower Ball Joint To Knuckle Nut And Bolt
    GM2027743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the lower ball joint to knuckle nut and bolt (1). DISCARD the nut and bolt (1).
    6. CAUTION:

    Do not pry in such a way that the ball joint seal is contacted. Damage to the seal may result.

  6. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Nut And Bolt
    GM2027744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the front lower control arm nut and bolt (1). DISCARD the bolt (1).
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing Nuts And Bolts
    GM2027746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1). DISCARD the bolts (1).
    9. Fig 4: View Of Lower Control Arm
    GM2027747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the lower control (1) arm from the front frame.
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