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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  3. Separate Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod at Steering Knuckle - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
  4. Loosen the front lower control arm ball stud nut.
    5. Fig 1: Special Tool Ball Joint Separator
    GM2001931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Use the CH-42188 - B  separator (1) to separate the front lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
    6. Fig 2: Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM1853193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud nut (1).
    7. Fig 3: Control Arm Mounting Bolt And Nut
    GM1853070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the front lower control arm front nut (4) from the front lower control arm front stud (3).
  8. Remove the front lower control arm rear nut (2) and front lower control arm rear bolt (1).
    9. Fig 4: Lower Control Arm
    GM1853091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.
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