Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 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/Installing Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
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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: View Of Tie Rod Retaining Nut
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Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B .

Fig 3: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle

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Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Bolts
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Remove the brake hose bracket from the steering knuckle.
Remove the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.

Fig 5: View Of Upper Control Arm To The Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt And Nut
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Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.
Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
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Fig 7: Removing Steering Knuckle From Lower Control Arm

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Remove the steering knuckle from the lower control arm using J 43631 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.