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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  3. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD)  or Lower Control Arm Replacement (4WD) .
  4. Secure the lower control arm in a bench vice or equivalent.
  5. Center punch the rivet heads.
  6. Drill out the rivets.
  7. Remove the lower ball joint.