Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Support the knuckle with a suitable jack stand.

NOTE: The rear brake hose does NOT have to be completely removed from the upper control arm. Just remove the rear brake hose form the upper control arm to have enough clearance to remove the upper control arm.

Remove the rear brake hose from the upper control arm. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement (LLT) or Rear Brake Hose Replacement (LS3, L99) .

Fig 1: Upper Rear Control Arm Bushing Bolt

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Remove the upper rear control arm bushing bolt (1).

Fig 2: Upper Control Arm Bolt & Nut From Knuckle

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Remove upper control arm bolt (2) and nut (1) from the knuckle.

Fig 3: Upper Control Arm Bolt & Nut From Frame

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Remove the upper control arm bolt (1) and the nut (2) from the frame.

Fig 4: Upper Control Arm

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Remove the upper control arm (1) from the vehicle.