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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
  3. Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) .
  4. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  5. Support the lower control arm near the lower ball joint with a suitable safety jack.

    Important:  After installing the OTC 7045-B and before compressing the coil spring, ensure the retaining pin is thoroughly seated in the slot of the upper plate. Failure to do so may deform the pin and make the removal of the tool from the coil spring difficult.

  6. Install OTC 7045-B coil spring compressor tool or equivalent to the coil spring through the hole in the lower control arm.
    Fig 1: Installing coil spring compressor tool
    G01269701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Compress the front coil spring using OTC 7045-B coil spring compressor tool or equivalent and remove all tension from the lower control arm.
  8. Remove the lower control arm pivot bolt retaining nuts and washers.
  9. Remove the rear pivot bolt.
  10. Remove the front pivot bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing front and rear pivot bolts
    G01269702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Lower the lower control arm and remove the coil spring and insulator.
  12. Remove the OTC 7045-B coil spring compressor tool or equivalent from the coil spring.
  13. Remove the coil spring insulator from the coil spring.
    Fig 3: Removing the coil spring insulator from the coil spring
    G01269703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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