Silverado 3500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 2 (2004)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD)
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Tools Required
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J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
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J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. For vehicles with rack and pinion steering, remove the front coil spring. Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement.
4. For vehicles with recirculating ball steering, remove the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement.
5. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
6. Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD).
7. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 15-series washers.
8. Remove the lower control arm 15-series bolts.
9. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 25/35-series washers.
10. Remove the lower control arm 25/35-series bolts.
11. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
