Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. 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 .
Remove the front wheelhouse rear liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Rear) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Front) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (with WFK) .
Remove the front wheelhouse liner inner front extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Left Side) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Right Side, LUV) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Right Side, LWE, LUW) .
Disconnect the steering linkage tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

Fig 1: Control Arm Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle Bolt

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NOTE: DO NOT reuse the ball joint nut. The nut is NOT reusable.

Remove the lower ball joint nut (1) and bolt (2).

Fig 2: Front Lower Control Bolt

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Remove and discard the front lower control bolt (1). Replace with NEW only.

Fig 3: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut & Bolt

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NOTE: DO NOT reuse the rear lower control arm nut. The nut is NOT reusable.

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

Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm

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Push the front brake corner forward and then remove the front lower control arm (1).