C 2500 Suburban 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2001)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Upper
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Tools Required
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J 43631 Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Disconnect the Real Time Damping (RTD) link rod from the sensor (if equipped). Refer to Front Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement -
Electronic Suspension in Real Time Damping.
4. Remove the retaining bolt for the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor brackets.
5. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
6. Remove the nut at the upper ball joint. Discard the nut.
7. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle using the J 43631(1).