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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Support the lower control arm with safety stands.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel.
  4. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining nut and bolt.
    Fig 1: Brake Hose Bracket
    G02501679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the speed sensor bracket retaining nut and bolt.
    Fig 2: Speed Sensor Bracket
    G02501680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove upper ball joint cotter pin and retaining nut.
    Fig 3: Upper Ball Joint Cotter Pin & Retaining Nut
    G02501681Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the J 36607  to the upper ball joint and steering knuckle.
  8. Disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using J 36607. 
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Upper Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
    G02501682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper control arm nuts, the cams, and the mounting bolts.
    10. Fig 5: Upper Control Arm Nuts, Cams & Mounting Bolts
    G02501683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the upper control arm.
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