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Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Rear Axle Lower Control Arm & Components
GM2235931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear spring. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement .
1 Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Nut
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Procedure 
Using the CH 43631  remover , remove the lower control arm from the knuckle.
Tighten 
40 N.m plus an additional 125 degrees (30 lb ft) plus an additional 125 degrees
Speical Tools 
CH 43631  Ball Joint Remover
2 Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Nut (Qty: 2)
3 Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten 
100 N.m plus an additional 90 degrees (74 lb ft) plus an additional 90 degrees
4 Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm
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