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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. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic level control, perform the following steps:
    1. Disconnect the automatic level control sensor electrical connector.
      2. IMPORTANT: Do NOT disconnect the automatic level control sensor link from the sensor arm.
    2. Disconnect the height sensor link from the rear axle tie rod.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Tie Rod Bolts (Front Wheel Drive)
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  3. Remove the rear axle tie rod bolts.
  4. Remove the rear axle tie rod from the vehicle.
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