Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Outlook, 2008 GMC Acadia, and 2008 Buick Enclave. 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 .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Turn the knuckle assembly to left.

Fig 1: Identifying Ball Joint Mounting Nut

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Using a allen wrench and the proper size wrench, remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.

Fig 2: J 42188, Outer Tie Rod & Stud Nut, Outer Tie Rod & Ball Stud

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Using the J 42188 remove the lower ball joint from the control arm.
Remove the tool from the lower ball joint.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Arm Mounting Bolt And Nut

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Remove the front control arm mounting nut.
Remove the rear control arm mounting bolt and nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Control Arm

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Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.