Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Remove the shock absorber nut and through bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (2WD) or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) .
- Remove the lower ball joint stud nut.
- Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the lower control arm nuts and the alignment cams.
- Remove the lower control arm bolts.
- Remove the lower control arm.