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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  4. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and the bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (2WD)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD)  .
  5. Remove the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement .
  6. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to AXLE SHAFT , AXLE SHAFT or AXLE SHAFT .
  7. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut.
    8. Fig 1: Disconnecting Lower Ball Joint Stud
    G01662700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631  (1).
  9. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 15-series washers.
  10. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Control Arm (15 Series)
    G01662701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 25/35-series washers.
  12. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
  13. Remove the lower control arm.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Control Arm (25/35 Series)
    G01662702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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