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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: In the following service procedures, the left side is shown, the right side is similar.
  1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Reference Marks On Adjuster Cam & Bracket
    GM1861008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: If removing the upper control arm to service scribe a line on the front adjuster cam to aid in the realignment of the control arm.
  2. Scribe a reference mark on the adjuster cam and the bracket to aid in installing the upper control arm.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Retaining Clips
    GM1860838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the speed sensor wiring harness retaining clips (1) and (2) from the upper control arm.
  4. Position a jack stand under the lower control arm.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Upper Control Arm Bolt & Nut
    GM1860854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the upper control arm mounting nut (1) and bolt (2).
    6. Fig 4: View Of A Wrench Holding Adjuster Cam Bolt In Place
    GM1861067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use a wrench to hold the adjuster cam bolt.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Rear Upper Adjuster Cam & Cam Bolt
    GM1861988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear upper adjuster cam bolt (1).
  8. Remove the rear upper adjuster cam (2).
    9. Fig 6: Identifying Adjuster Cam, Cam Nut & Bolt
    GM1861001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove front the adjuster cam nut (1).
  10. Remove the adjuster cam (2).
  11. Remove the adjuster cam bolt (3).
    12. Fig 7: Identifying Knuckle Assembly
    GM1860865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Rotate the rear knuckle down to gain removal clearance for the upper control arm.
    13. Fig 8: Identifying Upper Control Arm
    GM1860918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the upper control arm (1).
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