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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
    4. Fig 1: Remove Engine Protection Shield
    G01480098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) .
  5. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  6. Install J 23028-15  using the outboard locating tab.
    Fig 2: Install J 23028-15
    G01480099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Attach the retaining hook to the control arm. Tighten the wing nut until you eliminate any freeplay.
    Fig 3: Attach Retaining Hook To Control Arm
    G01480100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Securely attach J 23028-01  to a suitable transmission jack.
  9. Raise the jack until the yokes of J 23028-01  line up with the notches in J 23028-15. 
    10. Fig 4: Attach J 23028-01 To Transmission Jack
    G01480101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Using the J 23028-01  and the J 23028-15  and the transmission jack, relieve the spring tension from the lower control arm pivot bolts.
    Fig 5: Relieving Spring Tension Using J 23028-01 & J 23028-15
    G01480102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the lower control arm pivot bolt.
  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.
    16. Fig 6: Remove Front & Rear Pivot Bolts
    G01480103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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