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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Lower Control Arm
    GM1229961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Control Arm To Rear Bushing Bolt
    GM1229957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower control arm to rear bushing bolt.
  7. Note the position of the bushing during removal. Remove the bushing off the lower control arm.