Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
Secure the lower control arm in a vice.
Drill or grind off the ball stud rivet heads.

Fig 1: Drilling Off Ball Stud Rivet Heads
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Use a hammer and a drift punch in order to remove the rivets.

Fig 2: Removing Rivets Using A Hammer & A Drift Punch
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Remove the ball stud from the lower control arm.

Fig 3: Removing Ball Stud From Lower Control Arm
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