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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
  4. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, disconnect the ABS electrical connector.
  5. Remove the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
  6. Remove the bolts (3) and nuts (6) that attach the steering knuckle (4) to the strut (2).
    7. Fig 1: Identifying Strut Assembly-To-Steering Knuckle Nuts & Bolts
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  7. Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement .
  8. Remove the steering knuckle (4) from the vehicle.
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