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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel.
  3. Remove the bolt (8) and nut (2) retaining the bracket to gain access to the pinch bolt.
    Fig 1: Retaining Bracket Bolt & Nut
    G01667521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the snap ring (2) from the ball joint stud (1).
    Fig 2: Ball Joint Stud Snap Ring
    G01667522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the lower ball joint (3) to the steering knuckle.
  6. Remove the pinch bolt (1) retaining the lower ball.
    Fig 3: Lower Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
    G01667523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower ball joint (2) from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Lower Ball Joint
    G01667524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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