Removal (Exc. Oldsmobile)

Support vehicle at side rails, then remove wheel and tire assembly. Disconnect lower end of shock absorber and push up through spring. Disconnect front stabilizer rod link from lower control arm. Attach safety chain around lower control arm and coil spring. Position jack, with suitable removal tool(J-23028) attached, under lower control arm. Raise jack to remove tension on control arm pivot bolts. Remove pivot bolts and nuts (rear bolt first). Lower control arm slowly until spring is fully extended. Remove safety chain and spring.