ARM, Lower Control: Removal: Removal

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

Fig 1: STABILIZER BAR
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Remove the stabilizer bar link (2). See Front Suspension/Front/LINK, Stabilizer Bar - Removal .

Fig 2: CLEVIS BRACKET
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Remove the shock absorber lower clevis bolt (4). See Front Suspension/Front/BRACKET, Clevis - Removal .

Fig 3: LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATION
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Remove the lower ball joint nut (2). Separate ball joint from the steering knuckle (1) with Remover 8677 (3).

Fig 4: CAM BOLT
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NOTE: Marking the lower control arm pivot bolts front and rear will aid in the assembly procedure.
Remove the control arm pivot bolts (3) and suspension arm from frame rail brackets (1).
Remove the lower control arm (2) from the vehicle.