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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Front Suspension Measurement
    GM2906841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Record the front suspension measurement (p) at curb weight.

    Measurement (p) is the distance from the center of the wheel to the bottom of the front fender.

  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
    3. Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut And Bolt
    GM2899459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1)
  4. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Bolt (2)
    5. Fig 3: Front Suspension Support Vibration Dampener
    GM4833694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. {If equipped} Remove Front Suspension Support Vibration Dampener (2). Refer to Front Suspension Support Vibration Dampener Replacement 
    6. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt And Nut
    GM2899460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Front Nut (2)
  7. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (1)

    DISCARD the bolt.

    8. Fig 5: Front Lower Control Arm, Rear Nut And Bolt
    GM2899463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut (1)
  9. Remove Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (2)

    DISCARD the bolt.

  10. Remove the front lower control arm (3).
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