Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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Remove the 2 chassis harness retainers (1).
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Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector (1) - Remove
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Left side shown, right side similar.

Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]
Front Compartment Air Deflector Retainer- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
Front Bumper Fascia Lower Stiffener Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (3) - Remove [6x]
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NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.

Front Compartment Air Deflector- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
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Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Retainer (2) - Remove
Support the front cradle shear plate using a suitable jack.
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Front Cradle Shear Plate Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Front Cradle Shear Plate Nut (2) - Remove [2x]
Front Crossmember Brace Bolt (3) - Remove [8x]
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Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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Position the left and right side wheelhouse liners (1) away from the front cradle sheer plate (2).
Remove the front cradle sheer plate (2) from between the front bumper fascia center air deflector and the driveline and front suspension cradle and lower it from the vehicle.
Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod.
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Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (1) - Loosen
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (2) - Loosen
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CAUTION:
Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.

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Using the CH-42188-B Ball Joint Separator (1) separate the steering linkage outer tie rod (2) from the steering knuckle.
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Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1) - Remove
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Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (1) - Remove
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Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (1) - Remove
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Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp (1) - Remove
Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Steering Gear Boot (2) - Remove