Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Outlook, 2009 GMC Acadia, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2009 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. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
Turn the knuckle to the left.
Using the proper size allen wrench and wrench, loosen the lower ball joint nut.

Fig 1: Identifying J 42188 Ball Joint Separator

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Using the J 42188: Ball Joint Separator (1), remove the lower ball joint from the knuckle.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut

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Remove the lower ball joint nut.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Nut

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Remove the front lower control arm front nut (4) from the stud (3).
Remove the lower control arm rear nut (2) and bolt (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Control Arm

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Remove the front lower control arm from the vehicle.