Removal Procedure

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

NOTE: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.

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 .
Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD) or Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (RWD) .

Fig 1: View Of Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nuts
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Remove the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut.

Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
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Using the J 24319-B , disconnect the tie rod from the steering knuckle.

Fig 3: View Of Brake Hose Bracket-To-Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts
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Remove the brake hose bracket to steering knuckle retaining bolts.

Fig 4: View Of Upper Control Arm Ball Stud-To-Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
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Remove the upper control arm ball stud to steering knuckle retaining nut.
Separate the upper control arm ball stud from the steering knuckle.

Fig 5: View Of Lower Control Arm Ball Stud-To-Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
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Remove the lower control arm ball stud to steering knuckle retaining nut.

Fig 6: Removing Steering Knuckle From Lower Control Arm
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Using the J 43631 , separate the lower control arm ball stud from the steering knuckle.
Remove the steering knuckle.