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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Fig 1: View Of Upper Control Arm To Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt & Nut
    GM1277172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the upper ball joint to upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.
  5. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.
  6. Fig 2: View Of ABS Harness
    GM731546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the antilock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the upper control arm.
  8. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Upper Control Arm
    GM731548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper control arm mounting bolts.
  10. Remove the upper control arm.