Sierra 1500 2WD V6-4.3L (2008)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500)
Special Tools
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J 43631 Ball Joint Separator
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J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500/3500) (See: Stabilizer
Bar/Stabilizer Link/Service and Repair)Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500) (See: Stabilizer Bar/Stabilizer Link/Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if equipped. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles,
Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement)Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) (See:
Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement) .
5. Using mechanics wire or equivalent, support the knuckle assembly and upper control arm.
6. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.