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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
    GM3763168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rod (3) from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    4. Fig 2: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2236820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Disconnect the front wheel drive shaft (1) from the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
    5. Fig 3: Brake Rotor
    GM2332713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the front brake rotor (1) from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61) Or Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64) .
    6. Fig 4: Electrical Suspension Front Position Sensor & Connector
    GM2841735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. If equipped, disconnect the electronic front suspension wiring harness (2) from the strut assembly.
    7. Fig 5: Wheel Speed Sensor
    GM2740071Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the front wheel speed sensor (1) from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Without F45) or Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (With F45) .
    8. Fig 6: Front Lower Control Arm, Nuts And Bolts
    GM2381096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Disconnect the front lower control arm (2) from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) .
  9. Support the front lower control arm with a jackstand.
    10. Fig 7: Front Shock Assembly
    GM2431186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Disconnect the strut assembly (4) from the front suspension strut yoke. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNB) .
    11. Fig 8: Front Suspension Strut Yoke
    GM3763140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the front suspension strut yoke (1) from the vehicle.
  12. Transfer components as necessary.
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