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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. Fig 1: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Cotter Pin & Retaining Nut
    GM402793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin (1) and retaining nut (2).
    6. Fig 2: Separating The Lower Ball Joint From The Steering Knuckle Using J 43828
    GM475970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using J 43828 separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
    7. Fig 3: View of Lower Control Arm
    GM104999Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower control arm mounting nuts and bolts.
  8. Remove the lower control arm.
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