Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.

Fig 1: Removing Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut
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Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Outer Tie Rod From Steering Knuckle
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Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.

Fig 3: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
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Remove the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.

Fig 4: Removing Shock Module Yoke Lower Mounting Nut
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Disconnect the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using J 24319-B .

Fig 5: Disconnecting Shock Module Yoke From Lower Control Arm
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Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
IMPORTANT: Note the direction the bolts are removed for installation.
Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.

Fig 6: Removing Lower Control Arm To Lower Control Arm Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove lower ball joint retaining nut.

Fig 7: Removing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
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Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle using J 43631.
IMPORTANT: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission (4WD Only).
Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward in order to disconnect the lower control arm from the lower control arm bracket.
Remove the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
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