Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN B HO (2006)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Lower Control Arm Replacement (4WD)
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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. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and the bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD).
5. Remove the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement.
6. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
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.
