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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 JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement .
  4. Remove the upper ball joint. Refer to Upper Ball Joint Replacement .
    Fig 1: Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut & Bracket
    G01479995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement .
  6. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut and bracket (2).
  7. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the J 24319-B  (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Using J 24319-B
    G01479996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the park brake cable retaining bolt (3) from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 3: Park Brake Cable Retaining Bolt
    G01479997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the steering knuckle (2) from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Steering Knuckle
    G01479998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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