Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2007 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front wheel drive shaft bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
- Remove the front lower control arm ball stud. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use the J 24319-B .
- Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
- Remove the bolts connecting the strut to the knuckle.
- Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.