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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS article.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector. See Figure.
  4. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) position sensor link, if equipped. See Figure.
  5. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to REAR BRAKE ROTOR .
  6. Remove the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped. See Figure.
  7. Separate the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT (OUTER END)  or TIE ROD REPLACEMENT (SUSPENSION LINK)  .
  8. Remove the spindle nut retainer, the spindle nut and the washer. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
  9. Separate the suspension knuckle (2) from the upper control arm (1). See Figure. Refer to REAR AXLE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
  10. Separate the suspension knuckle (2) from the lower control arm ball joint stud (3). Refer to REAR AXLE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
  11. Remove the suspension knuckle.
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