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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1856 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (4 WHEEL DRIVE)REMOVAL 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
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    Fig 1: Shock Absorber Lower, Retaining Nut & Bolt
    GM830489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement .
  4. Remove the stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  5. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  6. Remove the shock absorber lower retaining nut and bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) .
    7. Fig 2: Removing/Installing The Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM830506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove and discard the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    8. Fig 3: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle (RWD)
    GM853943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using the J 43631:  remover and the J 45851:  adapters, remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
    9. Fig 4: Lower Control Arm, Nuts, Washers & Bolts
    GM830516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the washers.
  10. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
  11. Remove the lower control arm.
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