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Removal Procedure

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  1. Lower the front suspension crossmember as far as necessary to remove the control arm fasteners. Refer to Crossmember Replacement - Front Suspension (FWD) or Crossmember Replacement - Front Suspension (AWD) in Frame and Underbody.
    2. Fig 1: Left Lower Control Arm, Bolts And Nuts (FWD)
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  2. Remove the 2 bolts (1,4) and the 1 nut (3) in order to remove the control arm from the crossmember.
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