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Removal Procedure

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  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. If equipped with an antilock brake system (ABS) system, disconnect the ABS harness connector and route the harness aside. Note the routing for assembly.
  4. Fig 1: Removing Upper Control Arm To Support Assembly Bolts And Nuts
    GM1347517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the upper control arm to support assembly bolt.
  6. Fig 2: Installing Upper Control Arm To Knuckle Bolt And Nut
    GM1347511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.
  8. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle through the wheel well opening.