Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Install the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT .
Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Control Arm Assembly

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Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut (2) from the knuckle (1).

Fig 2: View of J 43631 Tool

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Using the J 43631 , remove the upper ball joint from the upper control arm.

Fig 3: View of Upper Control Arm Assembly

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Remove the upper control arm nuts (2) and bolts (1) from the frame.

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Control Arm Positioning

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Remove the upper control arm (1) from the vehicle.