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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    2. Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm
    GM1869898Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lower the vehicle and support the lower control arm.
  3. Remove the retaining bolt for the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor brackets.
  4. Remove the nut at the upper ball joint. Discard the nut.
    5. Fig 2: Disconnecting Upper Control Arm From Steering knuckle
    GM1809939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle using the J-42188-B  . See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 3: Upper Control Arm
    GM793281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.
  7. Remove the upper control arm.
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