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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Tie Rod Retaining Nut
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
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  4. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B  .
    5. Fig 3: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
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  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Shock Module Yoke Lower Mounting Nut
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  7. Remove the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.
    8. Fig 5: Disconnecting Shock Module Yoke From Lower Control Arm
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  8. Disconnect the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using J 24319-B  .
    9. Fig 6: View Of Lower Control Arm To Bracket Mounting Nuts & Bolts
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  9. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
    10. IMPORTANT: Note the direction the bolts are removed for installation.
  10. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.
    11. Fig 7: View Of Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
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  11. Remove lower ball joint retaining nut.
    12. Fig 8: Removing Steering Knuckle From Lower Control Arm
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  12. Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle using J 43631  . See Special Tools .
  13. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward in order to disconnect the lower control arm from the lower control arm bracket.
  14. Remove the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
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