Removal Procedure

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
CAUTION: Refer to Floor Jack Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Support the lower control arm with safety stands.

Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm With Jack Stand
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Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the brake hose bracket retaining nut and bolt.

Fig 2: Locating Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt & Nut
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Remove the speed sensor bracket retaining nut and bolt.

Fig 3: Identifying Speed Sensor Bracket Mounting Bolt & Nut
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Remove the upper ball joint cotter pin and retaining nut.

Fig 4: Locating Upper Ball Joint Retaining Nut & Cotter Pin
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Install the J 36607 to the upper ball joint and steering knuckle.

Fig 5: Disconnecting The Upper Ball Joint From The Steering Knuckle Using J 36607
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Disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using J 36607 .
Remove the upper control arm nuts, the cams, and the mounting bolts.

Fig 6: View Of Upper Control Arm Nuts, Cams & Mounting Bolts
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Remove the upper control arm.