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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Lower Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut
    GM2767789Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the lower stabilizer shaft link nut (1).
    4. Fig 2: Stabilizer Shaft Link And Lower Control Arm
    GM2771783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link (1) from the lower control arm.
  5. Disconnect the electronic suspension front position sensor link from the lower control arm ball stud and position aside, if equipped.
    6. Fig 3: Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket Bolt
    GM2771785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt (1) and position the bracket and harness aside.
    7. NOTE:

    Position the jack so the lower shock absorber nuts are not obstructed.

  7. Support the lower control arm with a post jack.
    8. Fig 4: Lower Ball Joint Nut
    GM2771786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the lower ball joint nut (1).
    9. NOTE:

    Adjust the position of the jack so the tool does not contact the ball joint seal.

  9. Using the J-43631  Ball Joint Remover, separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  10. Support the steering knuckle.
    11. Fig 5: Lower Shock Absorber Nuts
    GM2772120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the lower shock absorber nuts (1).
    12. Fig 6: Lower Shock Absorber Bolts
    GM2772121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts (1).
  13. Carefully remove the post jack.
    14. Fig 7: Lower Control Arm Nuts
    GM2772122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the lower control arm nuts (1).
    15. Fig 8: Lower Control Arm Adjustment Cams
    GM2772123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the lower control arm adjustment cams (1).
    16. Fig 9: Lower Control Arm Bolts
    GM2772124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    If equipped with RPO Z06 or ZR1, discard the bolts.

  16. Remove the lower control arm bolts (1).
  17. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
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