Envoy 2WD L6-4.2L (2008)
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (See: Alignment/Specifications) .
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Lower Control Arm Replacement
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 outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement (See: Steering/Tie Rod/Tie Rod
End/Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (See: Stabilizer Bar/Stabilizer
Link/Service and Repair/Front Suspension) .
5. Remove the shock module yoke lower from the lower control arm. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement (See: Suspension Strut /
Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Suspension Shock Absorber/Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement) .
6. Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement (See: Ball Joint/Service and
Repair/Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement) .
7. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
Important: Note the direction the bolts are removed for installation.
8. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.
Important: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission (4WD only).
9. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward in order to disconnect the lower control arm from the lower control arm bracket.
Important: Ensure that the spacer stays in position on the front control arm bracket front bushing.
10. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Important: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission.
