Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.

Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
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Remove the shock assembly lower retaining bolts (1).

Fig 2: Shock Assembly Lower Retaining Bolts
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Remove the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle retaining nut.

Fig 3: Outer Tie Rod
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Using J 24319-B disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 4: Disconnecting Outer Tie Rod From Steering Knuckle
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Remove the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt.
Separate the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.

Fig 5: Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt
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Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut and discard.

Fig 6: Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
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Using J 43631 separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Support the steering knuckle away from the lower control arm with mechanic's wire.

Fig 7: Removing Steering Knuckle From Lower Control Arm
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Remove the ABS wire harness from the lower control arm.

Fig 8: ABS Wire Harness
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Remove the lower control arm mounting nuts.
Remove the lower control arm mounting bolts.
Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.

Fig 9: Lower Control Arm
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