Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac XLR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Transverse Spring Using J 33432-A

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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 .
Using the J 33432-A , remove the front transverse spring. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement .

Fig 2: View Of Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connectors

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Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor.

Fig 3: Identifying Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolts & Nuts

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Remove the shock absorber from the lower control arm.

Fig 4: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link & Lower Control Arm

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Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
Loosen the ball joint stud nut but do not remove the nut.

Fig 5: View Of J 42188, Steering Knuckle & Lower Control Arm Ball Stud

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Using J 42188 separate the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.

Fig 6: View Of J 42188, Steering Knuckle, Ball Joint Stud & Nut

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Remove J 42188 and the ball joint stud nut (2).
Remove the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.

Fig 7: View Of Lower Control Arm, Crossmember & Parts

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Mark the position of the cam bolts for orientation when installing.
Remove the cam bolts, washers and nuts retaining the control arm to the crossmember.
Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.