Removal And Installation: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front recovery hook if equipped. Refer to HOOK(S), TOW, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the lower load beam. Refer to LOAD BEAM, LOWER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front stabilizer bar links. Refer to LINK, STABILIZER BAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front hub nut. Refer to HUB AND BEARING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD, STEERING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt (1) and remove the lower control arm (3) from the knuckle (4).
- Remove the halfshaft from the hub and bearing.NOTE:
Properly support the halfshaft.
- Remove the lower control arm to cradle rear bolt (1).
- Remove the lower control arm to cradle front bolt (1), and remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.