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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 tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Link Retaining Nut
    GM1826177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while removing the link nut.
  4. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the strut assembly.
  5. Loosen the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Cotter Pin
    GM1826186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove and discard the lower ball joint cotter pin.
  7. Loosen the ball stud nut, until level with the top of the ball stud.
  8. Using the J-42188-B  , separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Ball Joint & Knuckle
    GM1826244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower control arm and nut.
    10. NOTE: Do not free the ball stud from the steering knuckle by use of a pickle fork or a wedge type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
  10. Remove the tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts & Nuts
    GM1826249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts.
  12. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.
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