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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1351 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSUPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION 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.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Install the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Upper Control Arm Assembly
    GM1972585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut (2) from the knuckle (1).
    6. Fig 2: View of J 43631 Tool
    GM802249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using the J 43631  , remove the upper ball joint from the upper control arm.
    7. Fig 3: View of Upper Control Arm Assembly
    GM1972604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper control arm nuts (2) and bolts (1) from the frame.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Upper Control Arm Positioning
    GM1972623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the upper control arm (1) from the vehicle.
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