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Knuckle Replacement: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel.
  3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT - REAR .
  4. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Control Arm-To-Knuckle Nut & Bolt
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  5. Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Control Arm-To-Knuckle Bolt & Nut
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  6. Remove the toe link to knuckle bolt and nut.
    Fig 3: Removing Toe Link-To-Knuckle Bolt & Nut
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  7. Remove the trailing blade to knuckle bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Trailing Blade-To-Knuckle Bolts
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  8. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.