Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to FLOOR JACK CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Raise the front of the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Support the lower control arm with floor stands.
- Place floor stands under the lower control arms as far outboard as possible (between spring seats and ball joint) to maintain maximum leverage.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.

Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm
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Remove the wheel speed sensor harness and the brake hose bracket from the upper control arm.
Remove the upper ball joint stud from the steering knuckle. Refer to UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (RWD) or UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (4WD) .

Fig 2: Wheel Speed Sensor Harness & Brake Hose Bracket
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Remove the retaining bolts and nuts from the upper control arm. Note the location of any shims.

Fig 3: Removing Retaining Bolts & Nuts From Upper Control Arm
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Remove the upper control arm.
Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.

Fig 4: Upper Control Arm
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