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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series October 4th 2015 and Earlier)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series October 5th 2015 and Later)
    2. Fig 1: Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflecto
    GM4093533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector Replacement - Remove
    3. Fig 2: Front Wheelhouse Liner
    GM4093538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Non V-Series)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (V-Series) - Remove
    4. Fig 3: Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield
    GM4093542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (RWD)Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (AWD) - Remove
    5. Fig 4: Front Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM4223766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Front Stabilizer Shaft Link @ Strut Assembly - Separate Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Non V-Series) Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (V-Series) 
    6. Fig 5: Strut Assembly
    GM4217624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Strut Assembly @ Steering Knuckle - Separate Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2 or FE3 With F55) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2 Without F55) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE4 With F55) 
    7. Fig 6: Steering Knuckle Nut
    GM4093544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Steering Knuckle Nut - Loosen

    Do NOT remove the nut.

    8. Fig 7: Front Lower Control Front Link And Steering Knuckle
    GM4093218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Use the CH-42188-B  separator (1) to separate the front lower control front link from the steering knuckle.
    9. Fig 8: Steering Knuckle Nut
    GM4093550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Steering Knuckle Nut - Remove
    10. Fig 9: Front Lower Control Front Link Bolt
    GM4093545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Front Lower Control Front Link Nut - Remove
  11. Front Lower Control Front Link Bolt - Remove

    DISCARD the bolt.

    12. Fig 10: Front Lower Control Front Link
    GM4093556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Front Lower Control Front Link - Remove
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