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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Control Arm With Suspension Position Sensor Link
    GM925362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the suspension position sensor link, if equipped from the control arm link stud.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Tool J 33432-A
    GM65323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: During this procedure, use care not to scratch the transverse spring.
  4. Using J 33432-A  , compress the transverse spring.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Shock Absorber, Ball Joint & Bolt
    GM906234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the shock absorber from the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (W/F55) .
    6. Fig 4: Upper Control Arm, Lower Control Arm & Suspension Knuckle
    GM922513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Use an Allen wrench in the end of the ball stud to prevent the stud from rotating while removing the nut. Do Not use power tools.
  6. Using HAND TOOLS ONLY loosen, but do not remove the lower ball joint stud nut.
  7. Using J 42188  separate the lower ball joint stud from the suspension knuckle.

    Support the suspension knuckle assembly.

  8. Remove J 42188  and the lower ball joint stud nut from the suspension knuckle.
    9. Fig 5: Stabilizer Shaft Link & Lower Control Arm
    GM65328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using a back-up wrench to prevent the link stud from rotating, remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
    10. Fig 6: Lower Control Arm, Crossmember & Components
    GM922512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Support the lower control arm with a jackstand.
  11. Mark the position of, and then remove the cam bolts, washers, and nuts retaining the control arm to the crossmember.
  12. Remove the jack stand from under the lower control arm.
  13. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
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