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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the coil spring. Refer to FRONT COIL SPRINGS REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and the retaining nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Ball Joint Cotter Pin And Retaining Nut
    G01646275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using J 23742. 
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
    G01646276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the lower control arm.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Control Arm
    G01646277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.