Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE & WHEEL REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Using the J 33432-A , remove the front transverse spring. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement .

Fig 1: Removing Front Transverse Spring
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From The Wheel Speed Sensor
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Disconnect the real time damping electrical connector from the shock, if equipped.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Real Time Damping Electrical Connector
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Remove the shock absorber from the lower control arm.

Fig 4: Removing Shock Absorber
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Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.

Fig 5: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Link
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Loosen the ball joint stud nut but do not remove the nut.

Fig 6: Loosening Ball Joint Stud Nut
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Using J 42188 separate the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.
Remove J 42188 and the ball joint stud nut (2).
Remove the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.

Fig 7: J 42188
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Mark the position of the cam bolts for orientation when installing.
Remove the cam bolts, washers, and nuts retaining the control arm to the crossmember.
Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.

Fig 8: Removing Lower Control Arm
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