Removal Procedure

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

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 .
Support the steering knuckle with a suitable stand.
Disconnect the electric front suspension accelerometer link from the lower control arm, if equipped.

Fig 1: Locating Lower Ball Joint Fastener

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Loosen the front lower control arm ball stud nut (2) from the ball joint.
Using the CH 47975-A: remover, separate the front lower control arm (3) from the steering knuckle (1).
Remove the CH 47975-A: remover.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolts & Nuts

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Remove the front lower control arm rear nuts (1) and the front lower control arm rear bolts (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Control Arm Front Bolts & Brackets

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NOTE: Note the position of the brackets.

Remove front lower control arm front bolts (1) and the brackets (2).

Fig 4: View Of Front Lower Control Arm

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Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.