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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 138 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR AXLE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION 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.
  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. If equipped with an antilock brake system (ABS) system, disconnect the ABS harness connector and route the harness aside. Note the routing for assembly.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Upper Control Arm, Support Assembly Bolts And Nuts
    GM1347517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the upper control arm to support assembly bolt.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Upper Control Arm Bolt And Nut
    GM1347511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.
  6. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle through the wheel well opening.
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