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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.
    Fig 1: View Of Tie Rod Retaining Nut
    GM687432Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B  .
    5. Fig 3: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
    GM731562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.
    7. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Shock Module Yoke Lower Mounting Nut
    GM744328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.
    8. Fig 5: Disconnecting Shock Module Yoke From Lower Control Arm
    GM743091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using J 24319-B  .
    9. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Lower Control Arm-To-Lower Control Arm Bracket Mounting Nuts
    GM744325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
    10. IMPORTANT: Note the direction the bolts are removed for installation.
  10. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.
    11. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM742730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove lower ball joint retaining nut.
    12. Fig 8: Removing Steering Knuckle From Lower Control Arm
    GM752181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle using J 43631  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    13. IMPORTANT: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission (4WD only).
  13. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward in order to disconnect the lower control arm from the lower control arm bracket.
  14. Remove the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
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