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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear wheel.
  3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to REAR WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE - DISC) .
  4. Use a utility stand in order to support the lower control arm.
    Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm
    G00357854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the tie rod from the knuckle.
  6. If necessary, disconnect the height sensor link from the lower control arm.
  7. Disconnect the upper control arm from the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Upper Control Arm From Knuckle
    G00357855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the lower ball joint nut, but DO NOT remove.
  9. Use the J 41820 in order to disengage the ball joint from the knuckle.
    Fig 3: Disengaging Ball Joint From Knuckle
    G00357856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the J 41820.
  11. Remove the ball joint to knuckle nut.
    Fig 4: Removing Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Nut
    G00357857Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
  13. Remove the wheel speed sensor connector bracket.
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