Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Link & Strut Nut

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IMPORTANT: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while removing the link nut.

Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly.

Fig 2: Steering Knuckle, Strut Bolts & Nuts

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Loosen the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts.

Fig 3: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly & Mounting Bolts

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Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

Fig 4: View Of Lower Ball Joint Stud Cotter Pin & Nut

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Remove and discard the lower ball joint cotter pin.
Loosen the ball stud nut, until level with the top of the ball stud.

Fig 5: View Of Steering Knuckle & Lower Control Arm

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Using the J 43828 , separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
Remove the lower control arm and nut from the steering knuckle.
Remove the outer tie rod end to knuckle nut.

Fig 6: Separating Outer Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle

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Using the SA91100C , separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.

Fig 7: Steering Knuckle, Strut Bolts & Nuts

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Remove the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts. Discard the bolts and nuts.
Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.