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Removal Procedure

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  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. GM5407645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Screws (1) - Remove [10x]

  4. GM5468709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Screws (1) - Remove [3x]

  5. GM5407644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Screw (1) - Remove [6x]

  6. Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [5x]
  7. Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (3) - Remove [2x]
  8. GM5407648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Pull the front bumper fascia center air deflector (1) rearward and down from the front bumper fascia.

  9. GM5394612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

  10. Front Tire Front Air Deflector (2) - Remove
  11. GM5422163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  12. Front Bumper Fascia Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  13. GM5504532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]

  14. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (3) - Remove
  15. Engine Front Splash Shield (2) - Remove
  16. GM5422180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [7x]

  17. Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (2) - Remove [4x]
  18. Front Wheelhouse Liner (3) - Remove
  19. GM5397986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]

  20. Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
  21. GM5398000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Remove

  22. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove
  23. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove
  24. GM5398001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

  25. GM5398004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Air Deflector - (1)Remove

  26. GM5330385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT allow the ball stud to rotate while loosening the nut.

    Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Loosen

  27. GM5330386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using the CH-43631  Ball Joint Remover (1), separate the front lower control front link from the steering knuckle.

  28. GM5330387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Remove

  29. GM5511910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Arm Front Nut (1) - Remove

  30. Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  31. GM5330389Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Front Link (1) - Remove