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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. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Front Wheel Drive/Drum)  or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Disc and AWD) .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Jack Under Control Arm
    GM629521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Use a utility stand in order to support the lower control arm.
  5. Disconnect the tie rod from the knuckle.
  6. If necessary, disconnect the height sensor link from the lower control arm.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Upper Control Arm And Knuckle
    GM629210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the upper control arm from the knuckle.
  8. Loosen the lower ball joint nut, but DO NOT remove.
    9. Fig 3: Separating Ball Stud From Steering Knuckle
    GM378908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Use the J 41820  in order to disengage the ball joint from the knuckle.
  10. Remove the J 41820  .
    11. Fig 4: View Of Ball Joint, Knuckle & Nut
    GM629211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the ball joint to knuckle nut.
  12. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
  13. Remove the wheel speed sensor connector bracket.
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