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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 outer steering tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  4. Turn the knuckle assembly to left.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM1853193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a allen wrench and the proper size wrench, remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
  6. Using the J 41820  remove the lower ball joint from the control arm. See Special Tools .
  7. Remove the tool from the lower ball joint.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Rear Control Arm Mounting Bolt And Nut
    GM1853070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the front control arm mounting nut.
  9. Remove the rear control arm mounting bolt and nut.
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Control Arm
    GM1853091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
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