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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the front wheel drive shaft bearing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT - FRONT   . 
  4. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT   . 
  5. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use the J 24319-B. 
  6. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
  7. Remove the bolts connecting the strut to the knuckle.
  8. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts Connecting Strut To Knuckle
    G01483161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Removing Knuckle From Vehicle
    G01483162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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