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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Measuring The Front Spring Adjuster Bolt Gap
    GM200308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. If the transverse spring is to be replaced, measure the front spring adjuster bolt gap (1).

    This measurement will be used in the installation procedure to setup the vehicle trim height.

    4. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Transverse Spring Using J 33432-A
    GM65337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: During this procedure, use care not to scratch the transverse spring.
  4. Install the transverse spring compressor J 33432-A  to the transverse spring. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  5. Compress the transverse spring.
    6. Fig 3: Lower Shock Absorber & Bolts
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  6. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolts from one of the lower control arms.
    7. Fig 4: Stabilizer Shaft Link & Lower Control Arm
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  7. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
    8. Fig 5: J 42188, Lower Ball Joint Stud & Nut
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  8. Loosen the lower ball joint stud nut (2) on the lower control arm. Do not remove the nut.
  9. Separate the lower the ball joint from the steering knuckle using ball joint separator tool J 42188  .
    10. Fig 6: Lower Control Arm Ball Joint, Stud & Nuts
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  10. Remove the ball joint separator tool.
  11. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut and discard.
  12. Support the lower control arms with jackstand.
    13. Fig 7: Lower Control Arm & Bolts
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  13. Mark the position of the cam bolts for reference at reinstallation.
  14. Remove the cam bolts from the lower control arm.
  15. Remove the lower control arm.
    16. Fig 8: Transverse Spring, Transverse Spring Compressor & Bolts
    GM423106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the transverse spring bolts and retainers.
  17. Discard the old transverse spring bolts
  18. Remove the transverse spring from the vehicle.
  19. Remove the transverse spring compressor from the transverse spring, if the spring is to be replaced.
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