Removal And Installation: Removal
NOTE:
Removal and installation process is the same for both sides of the vehicle.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- If equipped, disconnect the axle sensor from the lower control arm. Refer to SENSOR, AXLE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove the front strut lower clevis bolt (1a).
- Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt (1).
- Using special tool (special tool #2032500020, Remover, Front Suspension Ball Joint) (1a) remove and separate the lower control arm (1b) from the knuckle (1c).
- Inspect and make sure that the bushing (1) is in its original position.
- Check the integrity of the protective boot (2).
- Remove the two lower control arm to front cradle bolts (1a)
- Remove the lower control arm (1b).