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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  4. Remove the shock absorber nut and through bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (2WD)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) .
  5. Fig 1: View Of Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut (2WD)
    GM940641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut.
  7. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631  . See Special Tools .
  8. Fig 2: View Of Lower Control Arm (2WD)
    GM943977Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the alignment cams.
  10. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
  11. Remove the lower control arm.