Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle 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 2: Removing Shock Assembly Lower Retaining Bolts

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Remove the shock assembly lower retaining bolts (1).

Fig 3: View Of Outer Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle And Retaining Nut

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Remove the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle retaining nut.

Fig 4: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle

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Using J 24319-B disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.

Fig 5: Removing ABS Wire Harness From Lower Control Arm

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Remove the ABS wire harness from the lower control arm.

Fig 6: Removing Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts

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Remove the lower control arm mounting nuts.
Remove the lower control arm mounting bolts.
Lower and support the lower arm control to gain access to the lower ball joint.

Fig 7: Removing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut And Discard

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Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut and discard.

Fig 8: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle

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Using J 43631 separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.