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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Caster Arm To Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
    GM2144711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Loosen the caster arm to steering knuckle retaining nut (1) about two turns.
    4. Fig 2: View Of J-42188-B, Caster Arm & Steering Knuckle
    GM2144712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using J-42188-B  (1) disconnect the caster arm (1) from the steering knuckle (2). See Special Tools .
    5. Fig 3: View Of Caster Arm & Steering Knuckle
    GM2144713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove and discard the caster arm to steering knuckle retaining nut (3).
  6. Separate the caster arm (1) from the steering knuckle (2).
    7. Fig 4: Identifying End Plate With Encapsulated Retaining Nut To Subframe Retainer
    GM2152069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove and discard the caster arm to subframe retaining bolt (2).
  8. Remove the offset washer (1).
  9. Remove the end plate with encapsulated retaining nut to subframe retainer (4).
  10. Remove and discard the end plate with encapsulated retaining nut (3).
    11. Fig 5: View Of Caster Arm & Subframe
    GM2004710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the caster arm (1) from the subframe (2).
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