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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 tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD)  or Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD) .
  4. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.
    Fig 1: View Of Tie Rod Retaining Nut
    GM687432Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B  .
    6. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Bolts
    GM744318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.
  7. Remove the brake hose bracket from the steering knuckle.
    8. Fig 4: View Of ABS Harness
    GM731546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket from the steering knuckle.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Upper Control Arm To The Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt And Nut
    GM731542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
  10. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.
    11. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM742730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    12. Fig 7: Removing Steering Knuckle From Lower Control Arm
    GM752181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the steering knuckle from the lower control arm using J 43631  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  13. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.
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