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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR and FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
    Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Link From Lower Control Arm
    G01419397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
    Fig 2: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Link From Lower Control Arm
    G01419398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01419399Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Support the lower control arm using a jackstand.
  6. Separate the steering linkage outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle using J 42188  . Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER in Power Steering Systems.
  7. Separate and remove the upper control arm ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 42188  . Refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT  .
  8. Using J 42188  separate and remove the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT  .
  9. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.
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