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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  2. If servicing left side - Front Compartment Air Deflector - Remove - Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement
  3. If servicing right side - Front Compartment Splash Shield - Remove - Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement
  4. GM4223759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Knuckle Nut (1) - Loosen

  5. GM4223760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Use the CH-42188-B  separator (1) to separate the front lower control arm from the steering knuckle.

  6. Remove the CH-42188-B  separator (1) from the front lower control arm and steering knuckle.
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    Steering Knuckle Nut (1) - Remove

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    Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]

  9. GM4223764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut (1) - Remove [2x]

  10. Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
  11. GM4223765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.