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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
    2. Fig 1: Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut Cotter Pin
    GM4009046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud nut cotter pin (1).

    DISCARD the pin.

  3. Loosen the front lower control arm ball stud nut (2) until it is level with the top of the front lower control arm ball stud.
    4. Fig 2: Using Tool to Remove Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud
    GM3999405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Use the CH-50986  remover (1) to separate the front lower control arm ball stud (2) from the steering knuckle. After separation, remove the front lower control arm ball stud nut completely.
    5. Fig 3: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts And Bolts
    GM3999406Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The front brake components and front wheel bearing and hub assembly are not shown for clarity only. It is not necessary to remove the components to service the front lower control arm.

  5. Remove the front lower control arm rear nuts (1) and bolts (2).

    DISCARD the nuts and bolts.

    6. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Front Nut And Bolt
    GM3999409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The front brake components and front wheel bearing and hub assembly are not shown for clarity only. It is not necessary to remove the components to service the front lower control arm.

  6. Remove the front lower control arm front nut (1) and bolt (2).

    DISCARD the nut and bolt.

    7. Fig 5: Front Lower Control Arm
    GM3999410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.
  8. Transfer components as necessary.
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