Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the coil spring.
Make a mark on the lower control arm at the cam indicator (1).

Fig 1: Locating Lower Control Arm Cam Indicator
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Remove the lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts (1 & 5).

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Control Arm Mounting Bolts
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Remove the lower control arm.