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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. Loosen the upper ball joint nut.
    4. Fig 1: Ball Joint Separator And Steering Knuckle
    GM2769073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the J-42188-B  Ball Joint Separator to the steering knuckle.
  5. Using the J-42188-B  Ball Joint Separator (1), separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  6. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
  7. Support the steering knuckle and disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.
    8. Fig 2: Upper Control Arm Bolts
    GM2769645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the upper control arm bolts (1).
    9. Fig 3: Upper Control Arm And Spacers
    GM2769667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the upper control arm and spacers (1).
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