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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. For vehicles equipped with adaptive forward lighting (AFL):
    4. Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut
    GM2027766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove and DISCARD the upper stabilizer shaft link nut (1) from the stabilizer shaft link on both sides.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link on both sides from the strut to ease installation of the lower control arm.
    6. Fig 2: Steering Knuckle Bolt
    GM2699427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove and DISCARD the steering knuckle bolt (1) and nut.
  7. Remove wheel speed sensor wiring harness from control arm and steering knuckle.
  8. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.
    9. Fig 3: Front Lower Control Arm Bolt
    GM2699430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

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

  9. Remove and DISCARD the front lower control arm bolt (1) and nut.
    10. Fig 4: Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing Nuts And Bolts
    GM2027746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove and DISCARD the rear lower control arm rear and bolts (1) and nuts.
    11. Fig 5: Lower Control Arm At Front Frame
    GM2699431Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the lower control (1) arm from the front frame.
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