Lower Control Arm: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Tools Required: Steering Linkage & Tie Rod Puller (J-24319-B).
- Remove the rear suspension support assembly. See SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY .
- Remove the automatic level control height sensor link on the left control arm.
- Remove the stabilizer link bolt and the nut. See Fig 1.
- Disconnect the anti-lock brake electrical connector.
- Remove the wheel bearing and hub. See HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY .
- Remove the adjustment link retaining nut from the lower control arm. See Figure.
- Using J-24319-B, separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm. See Figure.
- Remove the bolt and the nut securing the lower control arm to the rear suspension support assembly. See Fig 2.
- Remove the lower control arm.