Lower Control Arm

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Caliper From Steering Knuckle

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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Remove the disc brake caliper assembly (2). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rotor
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Remove the disc brake rotor (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor at the wheel well.

Fig 3: Separating Tie Rods From Knuckles
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Disconnect the tie rod (2) from the knuckle using special tool 8677 (1). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Ball Joint Tool
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Remove the front half shaft nut 4X4 only .
Remove the upper ball joint nut. Separate the upper ball joint (1) from the steering knuckle (3) with Remover 8677 (2).

Fig 5: Separating Ball Joint From Knuckle Using Special Tool
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Remove the lower ball joint nut. Separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle (1) with Remover 8677 (2).

Fig 6: Front Suspension Components
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Remove the steering knuckle (1).

Fig 7: Torsion Bar Tool
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Unload the torsion bar using special tool 8686 (1).

Fig 8: Front Suspension Components
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Remove the torsion bar (6) from the vehicle. See REMOVAL .
Remove the stabilizer bar link. See REMOVAL .
Remove the shock absorber lower bolt.
Remove the front and rear pivot bolts (3&4).
Remove the lower control arm (5) from the vehicle.