Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If servicing the steering knuckle, it is NOT necessary to completely remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.

Raise and Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Nut & Bolt

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Remove the lower control arm nut (1) and the bolt (2).

Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm Nut

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Loosen, but DO NOT remove the front lower control arm nut (1).

Fig 3: Separating Front Lower Control Arm From Steering Knuckle

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Using the J 38892-2: separator (3), separate the front lower control arm from the steering knuckle (1).

Fig 4: Front Lower Control Nut & Control Arm

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Remove the front lower control nut (1) and the control arm (2) from the frame and the steering knuckle.