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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel.
  3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Wheel Hub & Bearing Replacement .
  4. Remove the upper ball joint. Refer to Upper Ball Joint Replacement .
  5. Remove the lower ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement .
  6. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut and bracket (2).
  7. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the J 24319-B  (1).
    Fig 1: Outer Tie Rod
    G01667530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the park brake cable retaining bolt (3) from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 2: Park Brake Cable Retaining Bolt At Steering Knuckle
    G01667531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the steering knuckle (2) from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Steering Knuckle
    G01667532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.