Silverado Classic 3500 2WD V8-6.0L (2007)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Replacement (With Torsion Bar)
Lower Control Arm Replacement (With Torsion Bar)
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. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and the bolt.
5. Remove the torsion bars.
6. Remove the wheel drive shaft.
7. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
8. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631 and J 45851.
9. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 15-series washers.
10. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
11. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 25/35-series washers.
