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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the upper control arm. Refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD)  or UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (AWD)  .
  2. Mount the upper control arm in a vise.
  3. Remove the upper control arm shaft nuts and the retainers.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Control Arm Shaft Nuts And Retainers
    G01646266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the upper control arm bushings. Use the J 22269-01,  a slotted washer, and a short piece of pipe slightly larger than the bushing.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Control Arm Bushings
    G01646267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Removed the upper control arm shaft from the upper control arm.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Control Arm Shaft Upper Control Arm
    G01646268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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