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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1249 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
If equipped with a LX9 engine, perform one of the following steps:
- If removing the left lower control arm, remove the side transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (W/L61) or Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (W/LZ4) .
- If removing the right lower control arm, remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing To Frame Bolts And Nuts

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Remove the front lower control arm bushing to frame bolt and nut.
Remove the rear lower control arm bushing to frame bolts and nuts.

Fig 2: Identifying Ball Stud And Steering Knuckle

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Prior to removal, note the orientation of the lower control arm ball stud to steering knuckle pinch bolt and remove the pinch bolt and discard.
Separate the ball stud from the steering knuckle.

Fig 3: View Of Lower Control Arm

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Remove the control arm from the vehicle.
Remove the rear lower control arm bushing. Refer to Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement .

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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.