Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Safari and 2003 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
CAUTION: Refer to FLOOR JACK CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
Support the lower control arm with safety stands.

Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm Using Safety Stands
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Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the brake hose bracket retaining nut and bolt.

Fig 2: Removing Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Nut And Bolt
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Remove the speed sensor bracket retaining nut and bolt.

Fig 3: Removing Speed Sensor Bracket Retaining Nut And Bolt
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Remove the upper ball joint cotter pin and retaining nut.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Ball Joint Cotter Pin And Retaining Nut
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Install the J 36607 to the upper ball joint and steering knuckle.
Disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using J 36607.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Upper Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
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Remove the upper control arm nuts, the cams, and the mounting bolts.
Remove the upper control arm.

Fig 6: Removing Upper Control Arm
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