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2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 A

Removal Procedure

2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Savana and 2011 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Compressing Front Coil Springs
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  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. Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) , Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) .
  4. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  5. Support the lower control arm near the lower ball joint with a suitable safety jack.
  6. Using the appropriate tool, remove all tension from the lower control arm.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Lower Control Arm Pivot, Bolt, Retaining Nuts & Washers
    GM832343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower control arm pivot bolt retaining nuts and washers.
  8. Remove the rear pivot bolt.
  9. Remove the front pivot bolt.
    10. Fig 3: Lower Control Arm, Coil Spring & Insulator
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  10. Lower the lower control arm and remove the coil spring and insulator.
  11. Remove spring compressor tool from the coil spring.
  12. Remove the coil spring insulator from the coil spring.
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