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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. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove wheel speed sensor wiring harness from control arm and steering knuckle.
    4. Fig 1: Lower Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Nut And Bolt
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  4. Remove the lower ball joint to knuckle nut and bolt (1). DISCARD the bolt (1).
    5. CAUTION:

    Do not pry in such a way that the ball joint seal is contacted. Damage to the seal may result.

  5. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Nut And Bolt
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  6. Remove the front lower control arm nut and bolt (1). DISCARD the bolt (1).
    7. Fig 3: Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing Nuts And Bolts
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  7. Remove the rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1). DISCARD the bolts (1).
    8. Fig 4: View Of Lower Control Arm
    GM2027747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the lower control (1) arm from the front frame.
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