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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Tie Rod Retaining Nut
    GM687432Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 outer tie rod retaining nut.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the 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: Removing/Installing 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 the J 24319-B  .
    9. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM742730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    10. Fig 7: Removing Steering Knuckle From Lower Control Arm
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  10. Disconnect the lower ball joint from steering knuckle using the J 43631  . See Special Tools .
    11. Fig 8: Lower Control Arm Bracket Mounting Nuts
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  11. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
    12. IMPORTANT: Note the direction the bolts are removed for installation.
  12. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.
    13. IMPORTANT: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission (4WD only).
  13. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward in order to disconnect the lower control arm from the lower control arm bracket.
    14. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the spacer stays in position on the front control arm bracket front bushing.
  14. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
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