Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Cadillac CTS. 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 tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Control Arm Mounting Nuts And Bolts

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Remove the upper control arm mounting nuts and bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Ball Joint Mounting Nut

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Remove the upper ball joint mounting nut.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Upper Ball Joint From Knuckle

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Using J 43631 disconnect the upper ball joint from the knuckle.
Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.