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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle   in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the upper ball joint to upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.
  4. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Ball Joint To Upper Control Arm Pinch Bolt And Nut
    G01597335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the upper control arm.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness From Upper Control Arm
    G01597336Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the upper control arm mounting bolts.
  7. Remove the upper control arm.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts
    G01597337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.