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.
- 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 attached. Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT (RWD) or STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
- Remove the upper ball joint retaining clip.
- Remove the upper ball joint boot.
- Remove the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using J 9519-E .