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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE  in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT   .
  4. Remove the road sensing suspension link from the lower control arm.
  5. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin (1) and retaining nut (2).
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Ball Joint Cotter Pin & Retaining Nut
    G02068621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using J 43828  separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 2: Identifying J 43828
    G02068622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower control arm mounting nuts and bolts.
  8. Remove the lower control arm.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Control Arm, Nuts & Bolts
    G02068623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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