Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the tire and wheel center cap.
Remove the drive axle nut.

Fig 1: Removing Drive Axle Nut (4WD)
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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 wheel hub and bearing. Refer to WHEEL HUB, BEARING, AND SEAL REPLACEMENT (RWD) or WHEEL HUB, BEARING, AND SEAL REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.

Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut (4WD)
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Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Outer Tie Rod From Steering Knuckle (4WD)
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Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.
Remove the brake hose bracket from the steering knuckle.

Fig 4: Removing Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Bolts (4WD)
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Remove the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.

Fig 5: Removing Upper Control Arm To Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt And Nut (4WD)
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Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.

Fig 6: Removing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut (4WD)
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Remove the steering knuckle from the lower control arm using J 43631 .
Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

Fig 7: Removing Steering Knuckle From Lower Control (4WD)
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