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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Skid Plate
    GM309158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the shock absorber. Refer toShock Absorber Replacement (4WD) Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) .
  5. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer toStabilizer Shaft Replacement .
    6. Fig 2: Using J23028-15
    GM357500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install J 23028-15  using the outboard locating tab.
    7. Fig 3: Attaching The Retaining Hook To The Control Arm
    GM357508Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Attach the retaining hook to the control arm. Tighten the wing nut until you eliminate any freeplay.
  8. Securely attach J 23028-A  to a suitable transmission jack.
    Fig 4: Attaching J 23028-A To Transmission Jack
    GM357505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Raise the jack until the yokes of J 23028-A  line up with the notches in J 23028-15  .
  10. Using the J 23028-A  and the J 23028-15  and the transmission jack, relieve the spring tension from the lower control arm pivot bolts.
    Fig 5: Relieving The Spring Tension From The Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolts
    GM357518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the lower control arm pivot bolt.
    Fig 6: Removing The Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolt
    GM348372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the rear pivot bolt.
  13. Remove the front pivot bolt.
  14. Slowly lower the transmission jack in order to unload the front coil spring. It may be necessary to use a pry bar in order to guide the lower control arm out of position.
  15. Remove the coil spring and the insulator.
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