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GM 12475479
Lower Control Arm, Driver Side

1999-2014 GM

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GM 12475479 Lower Control Arm, Driver Side
GM 12475479 Lower Control Arm, Driver Side
  • Part Description
    Arm Kit, Steering Knuckle & Control Arm Assembly; Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint.
  • Position
    Driver Side
  • Replaces
    12472817
  • Manufacturer
    General Motors
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  • Vehicle Fitment

    Year Make Model Trim Engine
    2002-2006 Cadillac EscaladeBase8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2003-2005 Cadillac Escalade ESVBase8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade EXTBase8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500Base, LS, LT, North Face, On Road Edition, WBH, Z66, Z718 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
    2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500Base, LS, LT6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
    2003-2005 Chevrolet Express 2500Base, LS6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2003-2005 Chevrolet Express 3500Base, LS8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Base, Hybrid, LS, LT, SS, WT, Z71 Off-Road6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicHybrid, LS, LT, SS, WT6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2005-2006, 2001-2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDBase, LS, LT8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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  • Customer Questions & Expert Answers

    Q:
    Is this 12475479 designed for my car? Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
    A:
    Please Select Your Vehicle model to see if part number 12475479 is suitable before ordering.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
    Q:
    What should be done if it is equipped with a Real Time Damping (RTD) sensor for the 2002 Cadillac Escalade? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Disconnect the RTD sensor.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    How should the lower control arm bolts be installed for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the lower control arm 15-series bolts, and then the 25/35-series bolts, ensuring to tighten the nuts to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the process for removing the lower control arm for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the lower control arm nuts along with the 15-series washers, then the lower control arm bolts, followed by the lower control arm nuts and the 25/35-series washers, and finally the lower control arm bolts.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    When should the retaining bolts be tightened during installation for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The retaining bolts should not be tightened until the suspension is at ride height.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What are the final steps after securing all components for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the wheel drive shaft, stabilizer link, and torsion bar, put the tire and wheel back on, lower the vehicle, and check the wheel alignment.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the upper control arm for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Raise and support the vehicle and support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What are the final steps after completing the installation for the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the tire and wheel, remove the safety stands, lower the vehicle, and check the wheel alignment.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What components need to be removed after the stabilizer shaft links for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the shock absorber lower nut and bolt, then the torsion bars and the wheel drive shaft.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What components need to be removed after detaching the stabilizer shaft links for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the torsion bars and the wheel drive shaft, then take off the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the final step regarding the RTD link rod for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Connect the RTD link rod to the sensor if equipped.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What components need to be reinstalled after connecting the lower ball joint for the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the torsion bars, the shock absorber lower nut and bolt, and the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arm.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    How do you connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle for the 2003 GMC Savana 3500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle and install the new upper ball joint retaining nut.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    How do you disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle for the 2010 GMC Savana 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Discard the upper ball joint retaining nut and use the J 43631 (Ball Joint Remover) and J 45851 (Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters).
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be removed after the tire and wheel for the 2007 GMC Savana 2500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the front coil spring and the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done after installing the lower control arm for the 2004 GMC Yukon? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the lower control arm retaining nut and tighten the retaining bolts to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the lower control arm with a coil spring for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Begin by raising and supporting the vehicle.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    How do you disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle for the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Use the Ball Joint Separator (J-42188-B).
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be removed after the front coil spring for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the lower control arm nuts and washers (15 Series), followed by the lower control arm bolts (15 Series).
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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