Removal Procedure

Important:  If you are removing the LH front lower control arm from a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, you must remove the front suspension crossmember, the trans support, the two lower control arms, and the front stabilizer shaft (if equipped) together as a complete unit. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement .

1. Install the Engine Support Fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE .
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
4. Remove the suspension support brace (5) and the stabilizer shaft (10), if equipped. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
Fig 1: Removing Suspension Support Brace And Stabilizer Shaft
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5. Remove the following components from the lower control arm:
   • The 1 bolt
   • The 2 nuts
   Fig 2: Removing 1 bolt And 2 Nuts From Lower Control Arm

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6. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
   • The 4 bolts (1,8, 9, 11)
   • The 1 nut (12)
   • The front lower control arm bracket (10)
   • The front lower control arm
   Fig 3: Removing 4 bolts, 1 Nut, Front Lower Control Arm Bracket And Front Lower Control Arm

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