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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 445 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD)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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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. For vehicles with rack and pinion steering, remove the front coil spring. Refer toFront Coil Springs Replacement .
  4. For vehicles with recirculating ball steering, remove the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement .
  5. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer toStabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  6. Remove the shock absorber. Refer toShock Absorber Replacement (4WD) Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) .
    7. Fig 1: Removing The Lower Control Arm (RWD, 15-Series)
    GM348372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 15-series washers.
  8. Remove the lower control arm 15-series bolts.
    9. Fig 2: Removing The Lower Control Arm (RWD, 25/35-Series)
    GM348379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 25/35-series washers.
  10. Remove the lower control arm 25/35-series bolts.
  11. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing The Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM830506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631  and J 45851  .
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Ball Joint Stud From The Steering Knuckle (RWD)
    GM853946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the lower control arm.
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