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Removal Procedure

  1. Lower Control Arm - Remove - Lower Control Arm Replacement 
  2. GM4769264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Vertically drill a hole through the rivet (1) using a 5 mm (0.197 in) diameter drill bit.

  3. GM4769264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Enlarge the pre-drilled hole (1) using a 8 mm (0.315 in) drill bit.

  4. Remove the rivet head of each rivet using a flat chisel.
  5. Remove the remaining piece of each rivet using a punch.
  6. GM4769274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud (1) @ Front Lower Control Arm (2) - Remove