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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the front wheel drive shaft bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
  4. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
    Fig 1: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    G01746866Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
  6. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
  7. Remove the bolts connecting the strut to the knuckle.
  8. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Knuckle & Bolts
    G01746867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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