Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 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 .
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (AWD) , Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (RWD) .
- Remove the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
- Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (AWD) , Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (RWD) .
- Loosen, but DO NOT remove the lower ball stud nut (1).
- Using the J 43631 remover (2), separate the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.
- Remove the yoke from the stud on the lower control arm. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement .
- Loosen the power steering gear retaining bolts and raise the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (RHD) , Steering Gear Replacement (LHD With AWD) , Steering Gear Replacement (LHD With RWD) .
- Remove the lower control arm to cradle nuts (1).
- Remove the lower control arm to cradle bolts (2).
- Remove the lower control arm (3) from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.
NOTE:
Raise the power steering gear to provide clearance when removing the rear lower control arm to frame retaining bolt.