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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500/3500)  or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500) .
  4. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if equipped. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) or Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) .
  5. Using mechanics wire or equivalent, support the knuckle assembly and upper control arm.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM1761079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Lower Shock Absorber Module Mount Bolts
    GM1761077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower shock module bolts from the lower control arm.
    8. Fig 3: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle (RWD)
    GM853943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using the J 43631  and the J 45851  , remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools .
    9. Fig 4: Lower Control Arm
    GM1870075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower control arm nuts (1) and washers (2).
  10. Remove the control arm bolts (3).
  11. Remove the control arm (4).
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