Silverado Classic 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2007)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Replacement (With Coil Spring)
Lower Control Arm Replacement (With Coil Spring)
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.
4. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link.
5. Remove the shock absorber.
6. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 15-series washers.
7. Remove the lower control arm 15-series bolts.
8. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
9. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631 and J 45851.
10. Remove the lower control arm.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower control arm.
