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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: When lifting the vehicle do not allow the jack to touch the rear steering gear. If the jack touches the rear steering gear you may damage the gear or the rack and pinion boots. If the boots are damaged replace the rack and pinion boot.
  1. Raise 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 bolt (8) and nut (2) retaining the bracket to gain access to the pinch bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt & Nut Retaining Bracket
    G01455354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the snap ring (2) from the ball joint stud (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring From Ball Joint Stud
    G01455355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the lower ball joint (3) to the steering knuckle.
  6. Remove the pinch bolt (1) retaining the lower ball.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt & Pinch Bolt Retaining The Lower Ball Joint
    G01455356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower ball joint (2) from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Ball Joint
    G01455357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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