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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front  .
  3. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement  .
  4. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
  5. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 1: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    G01490282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts and nuts attaching the strut to the knuckle.
  7. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Knuckle, Bolts & Nuts
    G01490283Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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