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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1977 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR AXLE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Support the vehicle at curb height.
  3. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side , or Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side .
    4. Fig 1: Upper Control Arm-To-Frame Bracket Retaining Nut And Bolt
    GM516277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and bolt from the frame bracket.
    5. Fig 2: Upper Control Arm-To-Axle Bracket Retaining Nut And Bolt
    GM516271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and bolt from the axle bracket.
  6. Remove the upper control arm.
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