Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD) or Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) .
- Remove the lower ball joint flange with a chisel.
- Install J 9519-E and J 34874 to the lower ball joint. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm using J 9519-E and J 34874 . See Special Tools and Equipment .