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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
    3. NOTE: Use a transmission jack or suitable hoist stands to prop the rear suspension support.
    Fig 1: Locating Spindle Rod-To-Knuckle Bolt
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  3. Lower the rear suspension support to gain clearance to the spindle rod to knuckle bolt.
  4. Remove the bolt (1) and nut from the spindle rod and the rear suspension support.
  5. Remove the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) and nut.
  6. Push the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) forward enough to provide clearance for the spindle rod (5) removal.
  7. Remove the spindle rod (5) from the vehicle.
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