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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1034 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (2500, 3500)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 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.
  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. Using mechanics wire or equivalent, support the knuckle and upper control arm.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (1500)  or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (2500, 3500) .
  5. Remove the shock absorber module. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (2500 Series) .
  6. Remove the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement (Bushing Style) .
  7. Remove the wheel drive shafts. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) .
    8. Fig 1: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle (RWD)
    GM853943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using the J 43631  and the J 45851  , remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools .
    9. Fig 2: Removing/Installing The Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM830506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    10. Fig 3: Lower Control Arm
    GM1870076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the lower control arm nuts (1) and washers (2).
  11. Remove the control arm bolts (3).
  12. Remove the control arm (4).
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