Lower Control Arm: Removal
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2000 GMC Yukon XL, 2000 GMC Yukon, 2000 GMC Sierra, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect RTD link (if equipped). Unload torsion bar tension. See Figure. Count exact number of tool turns for reassembly reference. Slide torsion bar forward to remove adjuster arm.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly. Install Axle Shaft Boot Seal Protector (J-28712) to axle shaft boot to protect drive axle during repair. Remove brake rotor.
- Remove axle shaft nut cotter pin, retainer, axle shaft nut and washer. Remove shock absorber-to-lower control arm bolt, nut and washers. Compress shock absorber. Using Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J-24319-01), separate inner tie rod end from relay rod. Remove stabilizer bar from vehicle. See STABILIZER BAR .
- Remove bolts connecting axle shaft to differential drive flange. Press axle shaft splines out of hub. Remove drive axle from vehicle. Remove cotter pin and upper ball joint stud nut. Separate upper ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Ball Joint Separator (J-36607).
- Remove lower control arm pivot bolts, nuts and washers. Remove lower control arm and steering knuckle from vehicle as an assembly. See Figure. Replace bushings and/or bumper as necessary.