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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Tools Required 
  • J 42188 Ball Joint Separator
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS article.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector. See Figure.
  4. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) position sensor link, if equipped. See Figure.
  5. Separate the suspension knuckle (1) from the upper control arm using J 42188. See Fig 1.
  6. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
  7. Loosen the upper ball joint stud nut, but do not remove the nut.
  8. Remove J 42188 and the ball joint stud nut (2) from the ball joint stud. See Fig 1.
  9. Remove the bolts (1) and (2) retaining the upper control arm (3) to the frame. See Fig 2.
  10. Remove the upper control arm (3) from the vehicle.
Fig 1: Separating Suspension Knuckle Using J 42188
G00371760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Removing Upper Control Arm Bolts
G00371779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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