Lower Control Arm: Removal

1993 GMC Jimmy Base, 2D Utility, 4.3 Z, RWD, StandardSECTION Removal
  1. Raise and support vehicle with jack stand under frame, with control arms hanging free. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Remove coil spring. See COIL SPRINGSΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle. See LOWER BALL JOINTΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Separate lower control arm from steering knuckle and carefully maneuver out of opening in splash shield. Remove lower control arm-to-frame pivot bolts and nuts (rear bolt and nut first). Remove lower control from vehicle.
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