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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1034 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSUPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (2500, 3500)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U
Removal Procedure
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle and support the lower control arm.
- Remove the retaining bolt for the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor brackets.
- Remove the nut at the upper ball joint. Discard the nut.
- Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle using the J-42188-B . See Special Tools .
- Remove the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.
- Remove the upper control arm.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.