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Removal Procedure

  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. Remove the front transverse spring. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Connector
    GM581404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor.
    5. Fig 2: Shock Absorber ESC Harness Connector
    GM581266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) electrical connector from the shock, if equipped.
  6. Remove the shock absorber from the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (With F55)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (w/o F55) 
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement 
  8. Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
    9. Fig 3: Lower Control Arm & Bolts
    GM65339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Mark the position of the cam bolts for orientation when installing.
    10. NOTE: For the vehicles with the ZR1 and the ZO6 options, anytime the lower control arms removed, the lower control arm to crossmember cam bolts must be replaced.
  10. Remove the cam bolts, washers, and nuts retaining the control arm to the crossmember. ZR1 and Z06, discard the cam bolts.
  11. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
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