Silverado 1500 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2006)
Control Arm: Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Revised Upper Control Arm Replacement
Bulletin No.: 06-03-08-002
Date: March 09, 2006
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Revised Upper Control Arm Replacement
Models:
2003-2006 Cadillac Escalade Models
2003-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe Models
2003-2006 GMC Sierra, Yukon Models
2003-2006 HUMMER H2
This bulletin is being issued to revise the Upper Control Arm Replacement procedure in the Front Suspension sub-section of the Service Manual. Please
replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.
The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin
on the affected page.
Use of special tool J 42188-B eliminates the need to remove the wheel drive shaft on 4WD models.
Upper Control Arm Replacement (Escalades, Avalanche, Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukons)
Tools Required
J 42188-B Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
1.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3.
Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) link rod from the sensor, if equipped. Refer to Front Position Sensor Link Assembly -
Electronic Suspension in Electronic Suspension Control.
4.
Remove the retaining bolt for the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor brackets.
