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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  2. If servicing left side - Front Compartment Air Deflector - Remove - Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement
  3. If servicing right side - Front Compartment Splash Shield - Remove - Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement
  4. GM4474319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    { If equipped }Link Rod (1)@Ball Stud (2) - Disconnect

  5. GM4223759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Knuckle Nut(1) - Loosen

  6. GM4223760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Use the CH-42188-B  separator (1) to separate the front lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
  8. Remove the CH-42188-B  separator (1) from the front lower control arm and steering knuckle.
  9. GM4223759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Knuckle Nut(1) - Remove

  10. GM4223763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt(1) - Remove and DISCARD[2x]

  11. GM4223764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut(1) - Remove[2x]

  12. Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt(2) - Remove and DISCARD[2x]
  13. GM4223765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.