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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. Support the steering knuckle with a suitable stand.
  4. Disconnect the electric front suspension accelerometer link from the lower control arm, if equipped.
    5. Fig 1: Locating Lower Ball Joint Fastener
    GM2223060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Loosen the front lower control arm ball stud nut (2) from the ball joint.
  6. Using the CH-47975-A  remover , separate the front lower control arm (3) from the steering knuckle (1).
  7. Remove the CH-47975-A  remover.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolts & Nuts
    GM2218035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the front lower control arm rear nuts (1) and the front lower control arm rear bolts (2).
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Lower Control Arm Front Bolts & Brackets
    GM2218034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Note the position of the brackets.

  9. Remove front lower control arm front bolts (1) and the brackets (2).
    10. Fig 4: View Of Front Lower Control Arm
    GM2223013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.
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