Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the upper ball joint to upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.
Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Ball Joint To Upper Control Arm Pinch Bolt And Nut
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Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the upper control arm.

Fig 2: Disconnecting ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness From Upper Control Arm
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Remove the upper control arm mounting bolts.
Remove the upper control arm.

Fig 3: Removing Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts
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