Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

WARNING: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Driver Side Caster Arm To Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut

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Loosen the caster arm to steering knuckle retaining nut (1) about two turns.

Fig 2: View Of J-42188-B, Driver Side Caster Arm & Steering Knuckle

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Using J-42188-B (1) disconnect the caster arm (1) from the steering knuckle (2). See Special Tools .

Fig 3: Identifying Driver Side Caster Arm To Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut

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Remove and discard the caster arm to steering knuckle retaining nut (3).
Separate the caster arm (1) from the steering knuckle (2).

Fig 4: Identifying End Plate With Encapsulated Retaining Nut To Subframe Retainer

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Remove and discard the caster arm to subframe retaining bolt (2).
Remove the offset washer (1).
Remove the end plate with encapsulated retaining nut to subframe retainer (4).
Remove and discard the end plate with encapsulated retaining nut (3).

Fig 5: View Of Caster Arm & Subframe

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Remove the caster arm (1) from the subframe (2).