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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2019TRAX PREMIER, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 112 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL STUD REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2019 Chevrolet Trax Premier, AWD
Removal Procedure
2019 Chevrolet Trax Premier, AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Trax and 2018 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lower Control Arm - Remove - Lower Control Arm Replacement
Vertically drill a hole through the rivet (1) using a 5 mm (0.197 in) diameter drill bit.
Enlarge the pre-drilled hole (1)using a 8 mm (0.315 in) drill bit.
- Remove the rivet head of each rivet using a flat chisel.
- Remove the remaining piece of each rivet using a punch.
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud(1)@Front Lower Control Arm(2) - Remove
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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.