Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. 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 .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

Fig 1: Upper Control Arm, Knuckle Bolt & Nut

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Remove the upper control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.

Fig 2: Lower Control Arm, Knuckle Bolt & Nut

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Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Washer, Bolt & Nut On The Suspension Knuckle

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Remove the toe link to knuckle bolt and nut.

Fig 4: Trailing Blade & Knuckle Bolts

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Remove the trailing blade to knuckle bolts.
Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.