Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. If equipped with a LX9 engine, perform one of the following steps:
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If removing the left lower control arm, remove the side transmission mount.
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If removing the right lower control arm, remove the engine mount.
4. Remove the lower control arm front bushing to frame bolt.
5. Remove the lower control arm rear bushing to frame bolts and nuts.
6. Prior to removal, note the orientation of the lower control arm ball stud to steering knuckle pinch bolt and remove the pinch bolt and discard.
7. Separate the ball stud from the steering knuckle.