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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
    2. Fig 1: Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor
    GM4290118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. {If equipped}, Separate Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor (1) @ Front Lower Control Arm. Refer to Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor Replacement
    3. Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM4280901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Loosen Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1)
    4. Fig 3: Separator Tool And Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM4280902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Use the CH-42188-B  separator (1) to separate the front lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
  5. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (2)
    6. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolts
    GM4280904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolts (1) (Qty: 2)

    DISCARD the bolts.

    7. Fig 5: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts And Bolts
    GM4280907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts (1) (Qty: 2)
  8. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolts (2) (Qty: 2)

    DISCARD the bolts.

    9. Fig 6: Front Lower Control Arm
    GM4376377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.
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