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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement .
  4. GM4041922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the front lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle retaining bolt (1) and nut (2) and disconnect the lower control arm ball joint (3) from the steering knuckle

  5. GM4041925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the front lower control arm to cradle front bolts (1) and front lower control bushing brackets (2).

  6. GM4041928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the rear lower control arm to cradle rear bolts (1) and nuts (2).

  7. GM4041931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the lower control arm (1) from the cradle.