Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2003 GMC Yukon XL, 2003 GMC Yukon, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Do not attempt to pry the link rod from the electronic suspension control (ESC) ball stud. If the link rod needs to be replaced or disconnected, you must use the following procedure.

Remove the ESC sensor from the vehicle. Refer to FRONT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT-ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION (15 SERIES) or FRONT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT-ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION (25 SERIES 2WD) or FRONT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT-ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION (25 SERIES 4WD) .

Fig 1: Removing Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor Link Assembly Using J 38185
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
While supporting the sensor lever by hand, twist the link rod to remove it from the ball stud.
Remove the link rod from the mounting bracket ball stud.