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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 49 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (2500 SERIES)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Removal Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Removal Procedure
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IMPORTANT: The lower ball joint and control arm are serviced as an assembly and are not serviced separately.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm With Jack Stand
    GM160827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Support the lower control arm with a safety stand.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (1500 Series)  or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (2500 Series) .
  5. Remove the shock absorber module. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (2500 Series) .
  6. Remove the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement (2500 Series) .
  7. Remove the wheel drive shafts. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500 Series) or Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500 Series) .
    8. Fig 2: View Of Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM830506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    9. Fig 3: Separating The Lower Ball Joint From The Steering Knuckle (RWD)
    GM853943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using the J 43631  and the J 45851  , remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools .
    10. Fig 4: Lower Control Arm, Nuts, Bolts & Washers (25/35 Series)
    GM348377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the lower control arm nuts and washers.
  11. Remove the control arm bolts.
  12. Remove the control arm.
RENDER: 1.0x

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