Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Support the vehicle at curb height.
3. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left
Side (See: Sensors and Switches - Suspension/Ride Height Sensor/Service and Repair/Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement -
Left Side) or Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side (See: Sensors and Switches - Suspension/Ride Height
Sensor/Service and Repair/Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side) .
4. Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and bolt from the frame bracket.
5. Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and bolt from the axle bracket.
6. Remove the upper control arm.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the upper control arm.
2. Install the upper control arm retaining bolt and nut to the axle bracket.