Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft, Control Arm & Control Arm-Link Bolt Assembly

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NOTE: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Place the jackstands under the frame of the vehicle.
Lower the vehicle slightly so the weight of the vehicle rests on the jackstands and not on the control arms.
Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the control arm by removing the control arm-link bolt assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
Remove the retaining clip and the ball joint-to-knuckle/strut nut from the ball joint.

Fig 2: Separating The Steering Knuckle From The Lower Ball Joint Using KM-507-C

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Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle using the KM-507-C .

Fig 3: Control Arm Front Mounting & Bolt

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Remove the control arm front mounting bolt.
Remove the control arm rear mounting bolts and the bracket.
Remove the control arm from the vehicle.