Tahoe 4WD V8-6.2L (2009)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500)
Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500)
Special Tools
J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the retaining bolt for the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor brackets.
4. Remove the nut at the upper ball joint. Discard the nut.
5. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle using the J-42188-B .
6. Remove the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.
7. Remove the upper control arm.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the upper control arm.
