Once the car was up on the lift, the first thing Dominic did was remove the wheels at all four corners and then removed the brake calipers. Next he supported the lower control arms, loosened the upper ball joint nuts, popped the joints, and slowly released the tension on the coil springs so they could be removed, and the lower control arm could swing free. Note: If you harbor the least bit of apprehension, be safe and refer to a service manual for a proper and safe procedure.