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Removal And Installation: Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the front recovery hook if equipped. Refer to HOOK(S), TOW, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove the lower load beam. Refer to LOAD BEAM, LOWER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove the front stabilizer bar links. Refer to LINK, STABILIZER BAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove the front hub nut. Refer to HUB AND BEARING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  8. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD, STEERING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    GC0189498Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt (1) and remove the lower control arm (3) from the knuckle (4).
  10. Remove the halfshaft from the hub and bearing.
    NOTE:

    Properly support the halfshaft.

    GC0189088Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Remove the lower control arm to cradle rear bolt (1).
    GC0190052Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Remove the lower control arm to cradle front bolt (1), and remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.